Why do I suddenly have no water in the house?
Check whether neighbors have water (a utility outage), whether the main valve is closed, and for frozen pipes in cold weather. If it's only your home, call a plumber.
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Answered by MyLocalPlumberPro · Plumbing emergencies
Check whether neighbors have water (a utility outage), whether the main valve is closed, and for frozen pipes in cold weather. If it's only your home, call a plumber.
Key points
- Ask a neighbor.
- Check the main valve.
- Frozen pipes in winter.
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