2007-01-30 11:29:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First, look under the sink, see if they is a shut off valve there. If not follow the pipes into the basement. See if there is a shut off valve there. Otherwise your only alternative is to shut off the whole house. This is common in older homes. Make sure you turn the water off slowly. Don't force the knob. If it's real hard to turn, you might want to hire a professional. It is possible to break the handle if forced.
2007-01-30 11:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by proud american 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Normally, all faucets have an ermergency shut of valve below it, located in the cupboard or vanity. You will see a hot and cold water valve, turn off which ever is the leaky one. Sometimes you have to look for the shut of valve. You can do this by following the copper pipes,till you come to the valve. If you do not find these valves, then you will have to turn of the main valve, which will shut down all the water in the house. Good luck..
2007-01-30 11:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 22:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the line back to the first valve that is on the pipe. If none are close to the leaky faucet then you're going to have to turn off the house main valve.
2007-01-30 11:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a cut off valve, one each for the hot and cold between the sink and floor. If there isn't (such as in a older home) your only other choice is to cut off the water to the whole house.
2007-01-30 11:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a turn off valve under the sink.
2007-01-30 11:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by goodkittyasb 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ask some nice guy who can fix it, to put a new washer in for you.
That what I did and then I married him.. he was sooooo nice..lol
In older homes they might not have a shut off, if that is the case, might as well ask someone to fix it for you like a plummer, land lord, or if you live in a township, the water department who sells you the water, may go and fix it for free.. Call and ask..
Good Luck..
2007-01-30 11:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by tiny b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under your vanity they'll be a shut off valve, always be gentle when turning your valves on or off. good luck
2007-01-30 11:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most bathroom sinks have cut-off under sink!
2007-01-30 11:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by scoodlelou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the faucet knob is all the way off
2007-01-30 11:37:29 · answer #10 · answered by King Werewolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋