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Shutoff Valves Troubleshooting & Repair Guides

Find the closest shutoff valves plumbing symptom and open the guide that matches what is happening before you take things apart or replace parts.

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Find your shutoff valves problem

Start with the symptom you can see. If water is active, shut it off first, then use the guide that matches the first thing that went wrong.

Leaks and drips

Shutoff valve leaking

Water leaks from the valve body, stem, or connection.

Stem packing leaking

Water drips around the handle stem.

Supply line leaking at valve

The leak is at the supply connection.

Stuck or hard to turn

Shutoff valve hard to turn

The handle is stiff or difficult to move.

Shutoff valve stuck closed

The valve will not open.

Shutoff valve stuck open

The valve will not close.

Will not shut off or open fully

Valve not shutting off water

Water still flows after closing the valve.

Valve won’t close

The valve will not turn off completely.

Valve won’t open all the way

Flow stays restricted after opening.

Damage, freezing, and noise

Shutoff valve broken

The handle, stem, or body is damaged.

Shutoff valve frozen

The valve or nearby piping froze.

Shutoff valve whistles

A whistle or vibration appears when water flows.

Shutoff Valves Troubleshooting & Repair Guides

Find your shutoff valves problem

Leaks and drips

Shutoff valve leaking

Stem packing leaking

Supply line leaking at valve

Stuck or hard to turn

Shutoff valve hard to turn

Shutoff valve stuck closed

Shutoff valve stuck open

Will not shut off or open fully

Valve not shutting off water

Valve won’t close

Valve won’t open all the way

Damage, freezing, and noise

Shutoff valve broken

Shutoff valve frozen

Shutoff valve whistles

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