Burst Shutoff Valve Causes Overnight Water Damage in Puyallup

Those older gray plastic shutoff valves were installed in a lot of homes - and they have a nasty habit of failing without warning. That's exactly what happened here. A Puyallup homeowner woke up to water damage under their sink after one of those valves cracked and burst overnight. Not the way anyone wants to start their day.

The valve itself was completely broken apart - the body cracked, the stem separated, the whole thing just gave out. These plastic stops get brittle over time and there's really no way to predict when they'll go. That's what makes them so frustrating. One day they're fine, the next you've got water running under your cabinet while you're asleep.

We got out same-day, pulled the failed valve, and replaced both the hot and cold stops with solid new hardware. New supply lines went in too. While we were in there, we checked the surrounding area for any other spots that looked like they might be headed for trouble - because one bad valve usually isn't the only aging part under a sink.

If your home still has the older gray plastic shutoffs, it's worth having them looked at before you end up in the same situation. Swapping them out is a straightforward job. The cost to replace a couple of stop valves is nothing compared to dealing with water-damaged cabinets and flooring. Our emergency plumbing line is available 24/7 for exactly these kinds of situations, and same-day service is available for new customers - plus $75 off your first visit.