Ball valves have mostly replaced gate valves for shutoffs, and for good reason. Here is the Lawrence 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 Lawrence, KS Plumbing Experts will match you with a Lawrence pro.
Plumbing in Lawrence: what to know
In Lawrence, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Douglas County — from Eudora, Baldwin City and Tonganoxie to ZIP codes like 66045, 66049, 66046 — 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 Lawrence?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Lawrence, KS Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Lawrence.