SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Knowing what to do if you find a leak can help save a great deal of money and minimize the damage that could be caused. If you find a leak or believe you have a leak, it is important to tackle the problem head on and contact a professional plumber straight away.

One of the first things you should do if you come across a leak is to try and stop it from spreading. That is why it is important that everyone who lives in your property knows where the water shut-off valve is. If anyone finds a leak in the property then by turning off the water supply, could help reduce the damage and the expense.

My Plumber Heating And Air (plumbingsilverspring.com), has suggested it could be a good idea to practice finding a leak. By doing this, everyone who lives in the property will be aware and prepared of what they should do in a real emergency.

The main water cut-off valve is normally found under the sink, or it could be near the water meter or where the water pipe enters the property. By knowing where the main water supply valve is, or if you have separate valves to toilets, sinks and other fixtures, can help prepare you and your family in a real emergency.

When you have found a leak or suspect you have a leak and have taken the steps to turn the water off, you then need to contact a plumber straight away. By following the above simple steps, and by being prepared, you could reduce the damage and the cost caused by a leak.

For more information, or if you need a professional plumber, please visit www.plumbingsilverspring.com