Plumbing

979 problems reported across 445 app ideas

Problems
979
App Ideas
445
Avg Severity
3Medium
Categories
10

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StandPipe Solver
Homeowner cannot properly drain washing machine due to slow draining original standpipe connected to main waste line; wants to bypass it with a new standpipe tied directly into the main line.
4HighDrainage & Flood Prevention|Homeowner
DrainFlow Analyzer
Toilets and shower drain experience backflow and poor flushing due to improper venting or pipe layout in a back-to-back bathroom remodel.
4HighPlumbing|Homeowner/DIY Remodeler
TrapFit FlexiDrain
Insufficient clearance to install a standard P-trap, causing water to be siphoned back and overflow the pan.
4HighDrainage & Flood Prevention|Plumber
TightSpace TrapFix
Plumber lacks a clean coupling point to replace a cast iron p-trap because the trap arm enters a larger main line with minimal straight pipe.
4HighRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Plumber
HammerSolve Pro
A water hammer issue persists in a residential plumbing system after city PRV installation despite adding an expansion tank and hammer arrestor.
4HighDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Plumber
PipePlanner Pro
Homeowner or plumber needs to connect a shower, floor drain, and toilet to existing pipes under a concrete slab without breaking up more concrete.
4HighPlumbing|Owner
LeakSnap Pro
A plumber cannot find an intermittent leak that only appears when a tenant takes a bath, and wants a non-destructive way to locate it without cutting drywall.
4HighDiagnostics & Troubleshooting|Plumber
WetWeld Pro
Plumber needs a solvent weld that can be applied to wet or damp pipes to avoid 48-hour dry time before water exposure.
4HighInstallation & Assembly|Plumber
PipeFix Wizard
Homeowner needs to remove inaccessible cast iron drain plug from main line but lacks proper tools and knowledge to do it quickly without risking sewer downtime.
4HighRepair and Maintenance Decisions|DIY Homeowner
CondoPro Plumbing Connect
Condo owner struggles to find a plumber willing to assess a plumbing issue because local plumbers refuse to work on condos.
4HighSourcing & Procurement|Owner
PipeApproval Pro
Paperwork and approval processes for commercial plumbing jobs are excessively time-consuming, often taking longer than the actual job.
4HighDocument Management|Plumber
SplashStop Backflow Guard
Homeowner needs to prevent anti-siphon hose bib failure causing basement flooding when kids use a splash pad.
4HighWater Hammer / Pressure Issues|Homeowner
HydrantHelper Pro
Homeowner with a failed wall hydrant cannot identify the PEX connection type and lacks a safe, reliable method to replace the hydrant without damaging the wall or risking leaks.
4HighRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Homeowner
TrapSeal Pro
Nearly every new plastic p-trap leaks at the manufacturer taper/joint, causing frustration and callbacks.
4HighProduct Selection & Quality|Licensed contractor (plumber)
PipeSaver Disassembly Assistant
Difficult removal of a Febco backflow preventer due to seized nuts and risk of breaking copper pipes.
4HighRepair and Maintenance Decisions|Plumber

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