Find and label your main water shutoff
When a pipe bursts, this is the one valve that stops water entering the whole home and there’s no time to hunt for it then; turn it gently, and call a plumber if it’s stuck.
- Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- How often
- One time
If you skip it
Water damage and freezing claims average about $15,400, and roughly 1 in 67 insured homes files one each year.
$1,400–$15,400
typical cost if it goes wrong
Source: iii.org
How do I find and label my main water shutoff?
Clark, Haven's home assistant, walks you through it for your home. Haven keeps it on your list until it’s done.
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