{"id":719,"date":"2026-03-16T20:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rentprogress.com\/?p=719"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:57:49","slug":"how-to-shut-off-water-during-leak-rental-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentprogress.com\/blog\/how-to-shut-off-water-during-leak-rental-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shut Off Water During a Leak in Your Rental Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water leaks can happen when you least expect them &#8211; and knowing how to quickly shut off the water can help prevent costly damage to your home. Whether the leak is coming from a bathroom fixture, a kitchen appliance or somewhere harder to pinpoint,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;a simple guide&nbsp;to finding and using your emergency water shutoff valves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-shutoff-valves-matter-nbsp\"><strong>Why Shutoff Valves Matter<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most leaks occur around faucets,&nbsp;toilets&nbsp;and household appliances.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;why homes are built with emergency shutoff valves near these areas. With a quick turn of a valve, you can stop water at the source and buy yourself time to request maintenance or call a professional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-shut-off-water-in-common-leak-locations-nbsp\"><strong>How to Shut Off Water in Common Leak Locations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toilets&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the small valve on the wall behind the toilet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn it\u00a0clockwise (to the right)\u00a0until the water fully stops.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sinks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look under the sink &#8211; usually inside the cabinet &#8211; for similar round or oval valves.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rotate the valve clockwise to shut off the water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Washing Machines<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hot and\u00a0cold-water\u00a0valves are typically\u00a0located\u00a0directly behind the unit.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should be able to reach them without moving the appliance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn both valves clockwise to stop water flow.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Refrigerators&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The shutoff valve is usually\u00a0behind the fridge.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may need to carefully pull the refrigerator away from the wall.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn the valve\u00a0clockwise\u00a0to shut off the water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water Heaters&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most water heaters have two valves:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cold water\u00a0inlet valve\u00a0&#8211; controls water flowing\u00a0into\u00a0the\u00a0tank\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hot water outlet valve &#8211; controls water flowing into the\u00a0home\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a leak involving the water heater, turn the&nbsp;cold-water&nbsp;inlet valve (usually above the tank) clockwise to stop water from entering the heater.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-the-leak-nbsp-isn-t-nbsp-near-a-fixture-nbsp\"><strong>What to Do If the Leak&nbsp;Isn\u2019t&nbsp;Near a Fixture<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;locate&nbsp;the source, or the leak&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;near a sink, toilet, or appliance, you may need to turn off your rental home\u2019s&nbsp;main water supply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for the main shutoff valve at the\u00a0front of your home,\u00a0often near an outdoor faucet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn the handle so\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0at a 90-degree angle to the pipe. This position means the water is off.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after-you-ve-stopped-the-water-nbsp\"><strong>After You\u2019ve Stopped the Water<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the flow of water has been stopped:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rentprogress.com\/residents\/services\/new-service-request-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Place a\u00a0maintenance request\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a Progress Residential resident\u00a0or\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact a qualified professional to\u00a0fix\u00a0the issue.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acting fast can save you time, stress, and potential water damage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-want-more-home-maintenance-tips\"><strong>Want More Home Maintenance Tips?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more easy how-to guides and helpful home care advice, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Progress_Residential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/progressresidential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/progressresidential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>! \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water leaks can happen when you least expect them &#8211; and knowing how to quickly shut off the water can help prevent costly damage to your home. 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