Locate shut-off valves at individual appliances and fixtures. That allows you to keep water flowing in other areas of the house while making site-specific repairs. If you’re working on a fixture leak without shut off valves, your first job should be to install them, usually where the water supply comes through the wall.
- The water heater shut off valve should be located on the top of the water heater. You may also want to turn the water heater off.
- The kitchen sink shut off valve is located under the sink.
- The bathroom has shut off valves under the sink and behind the toilet.