Shut Off Water Supply & Troubleshoot Valve Issues
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Two-Handle Kitchen Sink Faucet Leak Repair
What happens here
Locate the hot water angle stop valve under the sink. Attempt to shut off the water by turning the valve. If the valve is stiff or corroded (as observed in the video), carefully use channel locks to turn it. If the faucet continues to drip after closing the angle stop, further action is needed. This might involve tightening a loose packing nut on the angle stop with an adjustable wrench, or, if the leak persists, shutting off the main water heater supply. To fully drain remaining water from the hot water lines, open a downstairs faucet to relieve pressure.
Goal: Completely stop the hot water flow to the kitchen faucet.
Tools and materials
- Adjustable Wrench — Tightening the packing nut on the angle stop valve
- Channel Locks Knipex — Turning stubborn or damaged angle stop valves
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