Homeowner Crisis Guide

Emergency Plumbing
Checklist

In a plumbing crisis, every second counts. Follow these steps immediately to protect your home from expensive water damage.

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1. Shut Off the Water

Locate your main water shut-off valve immediately. Turning this clockwise will stop the flow of water to your entire home and prevent further flooding.

Pro Tip: Usually found near the water meter or where the main line enters the house.

2. Turn Off the Water Heater

If you've shut off the main water supply, turn off your water heater to prevent it from overheating or bursting due to lack of water.

For gas heaters, turn the dial to 'Pilot'. For electric, flip the breaker.

3. Open Your Faucets

After shutting off the main valve, open the lowest faucets in your home (like an outdoor hose bib) to drain the remaining water out of the pipes.

This relieves pressure and moves water away from the leak site.

4. Address Small Leaks

If you can safely reach the leak, use towels or a bucket to contain the water. For pipe cracks, a piece of rubber and a C-clamp can provide a temporary fix.

Never attempt to fix a major burst yourself while water is pressurized.

5. Call a Professional

Once the immediate danger is contained, call Applied Plumbing & Rooter. We dispatch emergency technicians 24/7 across Orange County.

Keep our number (949) 990-3387 saved in your phone.

Safety First

If you smell gas, see sparks, or if the water has reached electrical outlets, DO NOT enter the area. Evacuate your home immediately and call emergency services.

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Emergency Plumbing Checklist