Unable to identify and fix a recurring banging noise in condo walls caused by plumbing, disrupting sleep for months.

Workarounds Described

• recorded video of noise and showed to plumber
• visited every unit to have them turn showers on/off while on a call to test noise
• used process of elimination by checking which units' water usage correlates with noise

Implied Software Gaps

• Remote multi-unit noise correlation app that automates neighbor testing and provides diagnostic suggestions.
• Plumber-facing app that ingests sensor data to pinpoint faulty components without manual isolation.

PipePulse Diagnostic

A mobile app and sensor kit that homeowners can install near plumbing pipes to detect and record intermittent noises, analyze patterns, and automatically correlate with water usage events in neighboring units. The app identifies likely causes (e.g., PRV failure, water hammer) and generates a report to share with plumbers, reducing guesswork and repeat visits.