Before the clock starts, your water gets turned off. If you have a curb stop valve (that thing buried in the yard next to the sidewalk), the plumber might spend 20 minutes digging to find it. I’ve seen a guy use a metal detector like a treasure hunter looking for a lost doubloon. Fact: The average homeowner has zero idea where this valve is. It’s like your car’s secret, second gas tank.
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Once found, you’ll hear the iconic sound of a wrench on rust—a noise that sounds like a dying badger. If it’s seized, add another 30 minutes for penetrating oil, a torch, and lots of swearing (or prayer, depending on your faith). Moral: If the plumber brings a sledgehammer, ask if you can record the process for TikTok.
