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FixIt Guide

15 reports

Homeowners struggle with selecting correct repair parts and methods for non-standard plumbing and electrical fixtures. An app providing step-by-step visual guides and compatibility checks can reduce guesswork and errors.

A homeowner or DIYer struggles to remove a stuck shower arm that won't unscrew from the drop ear elbow, risking damage to plumbing or requiring wall repair.

A homeowner needs to connect a dishwasher drain hose to existing plumbing but doesn't know the correct parts or method.

33medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable
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PlumbDecision

15 reports

Helps homeowners make correct repair decisions for common plumbing issues by providing step-by-step guidance and matching them to appropriate fittings or solutions. The app uses a decision tree to diagnose problems and recommends specific products with installation instructions.

Homeowner unsure how to handle a galvanized stub out combined with PVC pipe when reconfiguring sink drain placement.

A DIY home renovator cannot install a new vanity because the wall drain pipe has no threads and insufficient length to attach standard plumbing fittings.

32high
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable
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FlangeFix Pro

15 reports

A mobile app that guides plumbers through diagnosing and fixing misaligned, damaged, or non-standard toilet flanges using step-by-step instructions, AR measurement, and product recommendations. It reduces guesswork and callbacks by providing tailored solutions for uneven, offset, or out-of-spec flanges.

A hot water supply hose is kinked and keeps rekinking, causing low water flow, and the user needs a way to permanently straighten it.

Need a slim replacement toilet tank with 1 inch less depth to fit a smart bidet seat in a tight bathroom.

32low
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable
40

TightSparc Repair Kit

10 reports

A specialized toolset for plumbers to make repairs in tight spaces without destructive disassembly. Addresses the specific challenges of reaching, connecting, and fixing PEX and galvanized pipes in constrained areas.

Uncertainty about whether to replace a slowly leaking pressure relief valve or just clean the threads.

No brazing tool exists that pre-heats the filler rod to eliminate the need to heat the copper pipe first.

33medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable
39

FixtRemove Pro

15 reports

Field technicians waste time and risk damage when removing stuck plastic float assemblies, vacuum breakers, and other fixtures. A purpose-built removal tool set fills this gap.

Sewage is entering a sump pit and clogging pipes, unclear whether to replace pump with a macerator.

Cannot find a rain collar that fits a 4-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe with an outer diameter of 4.5 inches.

33medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable
39

MeltWise: Ice Melt Assistant

15 reports

Field technicians need a safe, fast method to melt ice from evaporators in walk-in coolers/freezers without floor drains, avoiding water damage. Current manual methods are labor-intensive and risky.

A worker needs to identify and service a packed gland on a pump but struggles with seized packing nuts.

HVAC technician struggles to charge R-134a refrigerant efficiently into a wine cooler unit with a receiver and TXV, observing slow subcooling response and persistent sight glass turbulence despite extensive vapor charging.

23low
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions
3MediumStable

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WiringWizard Pro

Uncertainty about the safe wiring and compatibility of using a 3-phase wild leg to power a single-phase motor

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsElectrician3Medium
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47

KinkFix Hose Repair Tool

A hot water supply hose is kinked and keeps rekinking, causing low water flow, and the user needs a way to permanently straighten it.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner or DIYer3Medium$ implied
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AnglePivot Adapter

Straight shower arm limits shower head rotation angle, preventing proper spray direction.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner2Mild$ implied
0
47

FlowAssist Drain Pump

Drain pipe installation where water must flow uphill is not functioning properly.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsPlumber3Medium$ implied
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39

FlangeFix Pro

An angled closet flange that is 1/2" out of level causes toilet leaks during a budget remodel.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsCarpenter/Handyman3Medium$ implied
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47

TileDrain Adapter Kit

Renter cannot connect standard plumbing to a non-standard wall drain pipe in a tiled bathroom due to odd fitting and lack of tools or permission to modify tiles.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsRenter3Medium$ implied
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FittingFinder Pro

Unable to identify fitting type on a PRV connection, preventing straightforward replacement.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner/DIY3Medium
0
47

StopLeak Pro

A homeowner needs to fix a leaking service stop on an old shower valve without opening the wall, but plumbers only offer expensive full replacement.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
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PumpDiagnose DIY

Homeowner unable to diagnose or fix sump pump malfunction, leading to repeated basement flooding

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner5Critical$ implied
0
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VintageFixture Puller

Unable to remove a 1920s-1950s American Standard tub fixture cartridge because a cartridge puller had the wrong diameter and insufficient depth.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsField Technician3Medium$ implied
0
47

BoilerBrain Pro

Boiler pressure in apartments keeps rising and tripping relief valves, requiring ongoing manual reset or replacement.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsMaintenance Technician3Medium$ implied
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SpaceSaver P-Trap Kit

Difficulty connecting tailpiece to p trap due to limited vertical space under a bathroom vanity sink with a small shelf opening.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner or DIYer2Mild$ implied
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47

NutSplitter Pro

A broken nut on a pipe cannot be replaced without cutting the pipe, and the user wants a simple fix without replacing the pipe.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsOwner3Medium$ implied
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ShowerTemp Diagnostic Tool

Delta 17 series shower faucet gradually loses hot water over 20-30 minutes, requiring constant manual temperature adjustment, despite replacing multiple cartridges and checking for cross-over issues.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner4High$ implied
0
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BoltBuster Pro

Stripped or stuck bolts on equipment cannot be removed using standard tools.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsField Technician3Medium
0
42

ValveSnap

Need to replace old multi-turn shut off valves with quarter turn ones without using welding or soldering.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner / DIYer2Mild$ implied
0
47

FlapperFix Pro

A toilet flapper intermittently stays up after flushing, requiring manual intervention to close it, and chain adjustments only work temporarily.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
42

WellTank Advisor

Homeowner with a large well tank needs to replace a leaking unit and is unsure whether to stick with a traditional tank or switch to a tankless system given high demand from a 4-bedroom house with pool and irrigation.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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ValveFinder Pro

Unable to identify Kohler shower valve model to buy compatible matte black trim kit, leading to multiple failed purchases.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
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CartridgeSnap ID

Plumber cannot identify manufacturer of unlabeled faucet cartridge, making repair difficult.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance DecisionsService Technician3Medium$ implied

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