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 32 of 66)
View allHeatSafe 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
CallFilter Pro
Plumbing business owners need a way to filter out spam and sales calls so they can identify actual customer calls.
3MediumSpam / Communication Overload|Owner
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
GripClip Tool Pods
Service plumber needs a way to carry essential tools on their body without relying on pockets or carrying a full tool bag, especially during initial diagnosis.
3MediumTooling & Equipment|Service Plumber
ValveFlow Diagnostic
After replacing and repairing shower valve cartridges, hot water flow slowly reduces to a trickle and stops unless valve is turned past a certain point, indicating an unresolved mechanical issue.
3MediumDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Homeowner
PipeCheck Pro
Plumbing job shows pipe indentations and misalignment issues that may be unacceptable, and customer wants to know if this is a quality defect.
3MediumQuality Control|Customer
AnodeAccess Pro
Plumber struggles with physical access to water heater anode rod due to poorly routed pipes and expansion tank blocking removal.
3MediumRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Field Technician
Solder-Free TubDrop
A plumber needs a reliable way to connect a tub spout to a valve without soldering copper, avoiding PEX restrictions and lacking a pre-soldered FIP-to-copper adapter.
3MediumPart Identification & Selection|Plumber