Do you know where your home’s water shut-off valve is, and how to turn it off? Learn what to do before you’re faced with a ...

Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate va ...

Shutoff Replacement Procedure. If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, it’s probably time to replace the shutoff with a new ball ...

After the valve, you will install a shut-off ball valve. This combination allows you to divert the water from going back into the water heater and have it exit out of the valve along with any air.

Diverting valves operate the same way, except that the ball closes the alternate port when the valve opens. For proper operation, it is important to install the zone valve so that the water or steam ...

Valves neglected by the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management failed during the May 2024 water crisis, creating a Midtown geyser for days.