Ball valves have mostly replaced gate valves for shutoffs, and for good reason. Here is the Arcadia guide.
The gate valve
A gate valve uses a rising stem and a wheel, and it can seize or fail to close fully.
The ball valve
A quarter-turn ball valve seals reliably and rarely sticks.
The upgrade
Swapping old gate valves for ball valves makes future shutoffs dependable.
The call
Know your shutoffs work. Call 888-217-3585 and Arcadia Plumbing Pros will match you with an Arcadia pro.
Plumbing in Arcadia: what to know
In Arcadia, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Temple City, Sierra Madre and Monrovia to ZIP codes like 91006, 91007, 91780 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Arcadia?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Arcadia Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Arcadia.