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Old 05-06-2021, 06:31 AM
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Plumbers have the necessary tools, training and experience. For me, running the risk of the damage a flood in your home would cause isn’t worth the modest savings of DIY. Particularly if you don’t have the necessary tools or experience.

In the case that a flood occurs, do you know where your whole house water shut-off valve is located? Is it readily accessible? An open water pipe at line pressure puts out a huge amount of water each minute.
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