Plumbing
985 problems reported across 448 app ideas
Problems
985
App Ideas
448
Avg Severity
3Medium
Categories
10
Top Problem Categories for Plumbing
Repair and Maintenance Decisions
194 reports
Installation & Assembly
156 reports
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
100 reports
Part Identification & Selection
73 reports
Tooling & Equipment
47 reports
Plumbing
43 reports
Drainage & Flood Prevention
42 reports
Maintenance & Repair
39 reports
Product Selection & Quality
34 reports
Sourcing & Procurement
20 reports
Top App Ideas for Plumbing
View allDrain Slope Pro
Drain Slope & Geometry Fix for Plumbers
Drainage & Flood Prevention3MediumStable
DrainFlow Pro
Drain layout guidance app for plumbing DIYers
Plumbing3MediumStable
DrainConfig Pro
Sink drain reconfiguration without moving wall pipe
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
DiagFlow: Smart Plumber Toolkit
Proactive Leak & Blockage Troubleshooting for Plumbers
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting3MediumStable
FlowGuard Tankless Helper
Tankless Water Heater Care & Triage
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
FixtureWrench Pro
Specialized Removal Tools for Plumbing Fixtures
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
Plumbing Problems by Severity(page 27 of 66)
View allPipeLength Pro
Copper pipe is too short to seal Kohler hand shower, causing leaks, and homeowner wants to avoid opening wall to fix it.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Homeowner
PolyB QuickPatch
Homeowner needs to repair a leaking polybutylene (poly B) water supply line under a mobile home after spray foam insulation was applied, with rotted drain pipe and difficulty accessing the leak.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Homeowner
PressTool Rent
Solo operator or small plumbing/mechanical contractor cannot afford expensive press tooling to speed up press connection work, and there is no rental or affordable option available.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Owner
PipeScrape Pro
Homeowner needs effective root cutting and cleaning of a clay lateral sewer pipe to prevent recurring backups every 6 months, but local rooter companies only use a 2-inch bit for a minimal pass and do not clean wall-to-wall, leaving poor condition for RootX application.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Homeowner (DIY property owner)
PipePro Auger Selector
A plumber needs a reasonably priced 50-75' auger for 4-inch pipes but can't find one with enough reviews to trust its quality under $200-300.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Plumber
ShieldRepair Pro
Need a reliable, code-compliant way to repair a PVC joint behind a wall, as Fernco couplings are often not permitted behind walls.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Plumber
JamGrip Pro
Unable to remove a jammed SharkBite fitting in tight space without damaging the pipe.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|DIYer
CallGuardian
Tradespeople miss urgent customer calls while working on a job, losing business to competitors.
3MediumClient Communication & Experience|Field Technician
DrainAlign Pro
A DIYer needs to replace a tub drain but lacks a P-trap, has a loose unaligned pipe that causes clogs, and doesn't know how to align the pipe with the new drain hole.
3MediumInstallation & Assembly|Homeowner/DIYer
KosherFlow Sink
Homeowners need a way to maintain separate sink zones for meat and dairy dishes without cross-contamination, avoiding the tedious process of manually sanitizing the entire sink before switching.
3MediumOther|Homeowner
SealEzy Wax-Free Toilet Gasket
Plumbers are frustrated that American standard toilet sealing method uses outdated wax rings that are messy and difficult to work with.
3MediumInstallation & Assembly|Service Plumber
NewConstruct Plumbing Academy
Aspiring residential plumber seeks structured training for new construction plumbing but finds trade schools focus on commercial and union paths, and on-the-job learning is slow with low pay.
3MediumTraining & Onboarding|Solo Operator
CouplingCrack Pro
A worker cannot remove a stuck coupling despite using large wrenches and full body force.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Field Technician
JobSite Hauler
Plumber struggles with carrying tools and parts long distances from parking to job site, wasting time and energy, especially in bad weather.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Plumber
SpaceSink Plumbing Kit
Under-sink plumbing is disorganized and takes up too much space, leaving no room for storage in a small trailer kitchen.
3MediumPlumbing|Homeowner