What safety step matters before making home plumbing repairs?

Shut off the water supply.

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  1. Shut off the water supply ✔
  2. Open every faucet wide
  3. Turn up the water heater

Why: Shutting off water prevents flooding and injury while repairs are made.

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Answer: Shut off the water supply. Shutting off water prevents flooding and injury while repairs are made.

  1. Scouting America: Plumbing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plumbing
    Describe the safety precautions you must take when making home plumbing repairs
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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