Installation & Assembly Problems

447 problems reported across 10+ industries

Problems
447
App Ideas
266
Avg Severity
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Industries
10

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Installation & Assembly Problems(page 1 of 23)

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DrainTop Installer Kit

Plumber needs to install a shower drain with no access below the shower pan after drywall is already finished.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber4High$ explicit
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PlumbPerfect Toilet Installer

Toilet installation fails because the toilet tilts forward when mounted on a standard flange, likely due to rough-in measurement mismatch or flange height issue.

Field ServiceInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer4High$ explicit
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TrimGap Escutcheon Spacer

Kohler shower trim leaves a 1-inch gap behind escutcheon because valve was roughed in too far forward, and no standard extension or spacer is available.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner or DIY installer4High$ explicit
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PipeRoot Eradicator

Homeowner needs a way to clear tree roots blocking main sewer line and permanently prevent root intrusion near underground utilities without damaging adjacent electrical/internet lines.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner4High$ explicit
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BoilerMerge Pro

Need help figuring out the proper method to plumb an outdoor wood boiler in parallel with an existing LP boiler for a hot water radiator system.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer3Medium$ explicit
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TrimLine Conduit System

Need to run a long concealed water supply line across a kitchen without access to floors, using bulkier trim as a conduit.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner3Medium$ explicit
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LeakSeeker Pro

A new toilet's tank-to-bowl bolts leak persistently despite multiple replacement gasket kits and installation attempts, likely due to a hairline crack or design flaw.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer4High$ explicit
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PlasterGrip Box Mount

Old work electrical boxes cannot be securely mounted in lathe and plaster walls because the ears don't catch after removing old boxes.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyElectrician4High$ implied
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RoofTransition Pro

Need a ridge cap solution for a roof transitioning from asphalt shingles to metal panels, where the metal side sits higher than the shingle side.

ConstructionInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer4High$ implied
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FanBox Adapt-a-Pipe

Electrician needs a safe way to mount a ceiling fan box to an existing threaded pipe when knob and tube wiring is being removed without opening the ceiling or walls.

Field ServiceInstallation & AssemblyElectrician4High$ implied
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SealSure Swivel Adapter

Struggling to get Neverseal fittings to seal on manufactured home shower valves, seeking alternative that works without replacing faucet.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber4High$ implied
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SpecLink Pro

Electrical foreman lacked critical design specifications, resulting in incorrect wiring installation that required a week of rework.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyForeman4High$ implied
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FlexiFit Tub Connector

Plumber cannot connect 1/2-inch PEX to a tub filler because the manufacturer only provides a short 2-inch whip with an incompatible connector.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber4High$ implied
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VoltBridge 10V-Phase Dimmer

No way to dim regular 120V LED lights using a 0-10V signal from lighting control relays.

Field ServiceInstallation & AssemblyElectrician4High$ implied
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TransMatch Pro

Car owner cannot identify correct replacement automatic transmission for their Audi A3, having already bought a wrong one, and needs a reliable way to match transmissions before purchasing.

Automotive RepairInstallation & AssemblyCar Owner4High$ implied
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SpecCheck Pro

Residential electricians are encountering saunas sold to homeowners that require three-phase or high-leg delta power, which is not available in typical residential service, forcing cancellations and return requests.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyElectrician4High$ implied
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ChemCompass Roofing Assistant

A DIY roofer needs to know whether bonding adhesive can be safely applied directly to granule-surfaced SBS modified bitumen membrane for EPDM installation, or if a geotextile separation layer is required to prevent chemical degradation.

ConstructionInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer4High$ implied
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RafterSaver Bracket

Rafters cut too short with insufficient bearing on LVL beam, threatening roof structural integrity.

ConstructionInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner4High$ implied
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FeederCheck Pro

Electrician needs to upgrade service but finds undersized conductors and conduit from meter to panel due to builder cost-cutting, requiring replacement of the entire feeder.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyElectrician4High$ implied
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DrainRite Planner

Plumber needs to relocate a shower drain in a mobile home but is constrained by a metal beam and joists, preventing proper pipe routing and vent installation.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblySolo Operator4High$ implied

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