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FIRST — stop the water: shut the fixture's supply valves (under the sink, behind the toilet) or the house main if unsure.
Everyone in the house should know the main shutoff location — it turns a panic into a plumbing job. Now — where is the water coming from?
Always de-energize the circuit and verify it's dead with a tester before opening any device. When in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
