Test water shut-off valves
Why it matters
When a pipe bursts, you only have seconds to turn off the water. Valves that haven't been turned in years can seize up or break off in your hand during an emergency.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another test water shut-off valves.
How to do it
- 1
Locate your main water shut-off valve near the meter or foundation.
- 2
Slowly turn the main valve off, then back on to verify it works.
- 3
Locate the shut-off valve under each sink and test it the same way.
- 4
Locate and test the shut-off valve behind each toilet.
- 5
Have a plumber replace any valve that is stuck, leaking, or broken.