What to do when pipes burst, fixtures leak or appliances flood:

• When pipes burst, fixtures leak or appliances cause a flood. Stop the water flow by shutting off the water at its source. Take a moment to locate all of the shutoff valves in your home so you'll be prepared for an emergency.
  
  
• Faucet That Won't Shut Off:
  Immediately turn off the water at the fixture shutoff valve underneath the sink. If there's no valve there, turn off the main shutoff valve. Repair the faucet or, if necessary, replace it.
  
  
• Toilet shutoff:
  Look for this inline shutoff typically under the toilet tank to the left side.
  
  
• Sink shutoffs:
  These inline shutoffs usually sit just beneath the sink or within the cabinet or vanity. The one on the left is usually for the hot water, the one on the right for cold water.
  
  
• Dishwasher shutoff:
  Look first under the kitchen sink. Often there's a reducer coupling and shutoff valve leading to the dishwasher on the ½” hot-water sink-supply line.
  
  
• Clothes washer shutoff:
  There should be valves where the house-supply lines meet the washer hoses. Washer hoses are notoriously weak, so always close the valves when leaving home for an extended period.
  
  

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