Plumbing
968 problems reported across 441 app ideas
Problems
968
App Ideas
441
Avg Severity
3Medium
Categories
10
Top Problem Categories for Plumbing
Repair and Maintenance Decisions
194 reports
Installation & Assembly
156 reports
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
98 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
19 reports
Top App Ideas for Plumbing
View allSewerSage: Repair or Replace?
Sewer Line Repair Decision Support App
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
FixtureWrench Pro
Specialized Removal Tools for Plumbing Fixtures
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
PartFinder Pro
Identify plumbing parts by photo or description instantly
Part Identification & Selection3MediumStable
PipeSight Decision Assistant
Non-invasive repair decision support for plumbing
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
PlumbFix Decision Guide
DIY Plumbing Repair Decision Support Tool
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
PlumbShield: Secure Fittings Guide
Leak-Free Tub Spout & Valve Connections
Repair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumStable
Plumbing Problems by Severity(page 31 of 65)
View allCallGuard for Plumbers
Plumbers miss potential jobs when customers call during busy hours, after hours, or weekends and no one answers, because callers often don't leave voicemails and instead call the next provider.
3MediumLead Management|Owner
TrapFinder Pro
Schedule 40 tubular traps are unreliable and do not fit properly, requiring frequent replacement.
3MediumPart Identification & Selection|Plumber
DrainGrip Extractor
A homeowner or plumber cannot remove a corroded, stuck tub drain using standard removal tools because the crossbars break off and the drain assembly disintegrates, leading to a stuck metal threaded part inside a plastic sleeve.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Homeowner
DrainVent Pro
When the garbage disposal runs, water shoots out of another drain due to improper venting or dual trap arrangement.
3MediumDrainage & Flood Prevention|Homeowner
SafeGas Flex Pro
Gas line connections are leaking due to use of a short nipple between two flex connectors instead of a single longer gas flex.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Plumber
UnionValve Quick-Release
A user needs to remove a threaded valve but cannot because the pipe is threaded into the valve and twisting the valve would require twisting the entire pipe.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Homeowner
HeatSafe Field Monitor
Working in extreme Phoenix summer heat during remodel season is miserable and impacts productivity and safety.
3MediumHealth and Wellness Management|Plumber
ValveMatch ID
Loose shower handles due to mismatched valve and handle brands, with set screw too short and valve extension having excessive play.
3MediumInstallation & Assembly|Homeowner
SewerSense
Plumbers recommend excavation or hydro-jetting without first snaking to diagnose a sewer line blockage, leading to potentially unnecessary and costly procedures.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Homeowner or property manager
VintageExpo Shower Valve
Two-handle outside wall shower valves do not meet quality standards and single-handle mixing valves stick out too far, making it hard to install a vintage-looking, exterior-mounted shower valve.
3MediumProduct Selection & Quality|Homeowner
PipeMate ID Pro
Home handyman with a plumbing leak struggles to find the correct olive fitting to convert from imperial pipe to a metric compression fitting, leading to a failed repair and water damage after the elbow blew off.
3MediumPart Identification & Selection|Home DIYer / Competent JOAT
FlowFix Pro
Plumber lacks reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solution options for low water volume issues in homes with adequate pressure but insufficient flow.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Owner
FrostGuard Valve Vault
Homeowner needs a durable, freeze-resistant access solution for an outdoor in-ground main water shutoff valve.
3MediumInstallation & Assembly|Homeowner
RootSnake Pro
Unable to reliably clear tree roots from clay sewer pipes without professional equipment.
3MediumMaintenance & Repair|Homeowner / DIYer
DrainCap Wrench Pro
Unable to find a tool to open a 6-inch PVC gravity drain cap with a specific square indent and slots, needed to clear a clog.
3MediumRemoval & Cleanup Workflow|Homeowner