DIY Plumbing Diagnosis Needs More Than a Forum Post

“Yes, well that is what I am trying to do but I like your idea of running each one separately and seeing which one might be leaking. I’m really hoping it’s not the bathtub upstairs because I’d have to smash out all of the tiling because the plumbing is on the outside wall. [re: Any suggestions for next steps? TIA]”

“You need to figure out what leaking and start with that. Run each fixture individually and look for water. [re: Any suggestions for next steps? TIA]”

“Get an experienced plumber to come in and cut out the lead bend and re-pipe, new flange, check the wood floor. Then set the bowl with a new supply. [re: Please help with toilet]”

“We recently had our boiler serviced and condensate drainage upgrade and waste clear out. Everything has been working fine, but when we’ve tried to use our heating something is going wrong. The boiler registers it as on, and the pipe coming out of the boiler heats up, but it isn’t reaching any of the radiators. Pressure is fine and radiators have all been bled. Wondering if a valve has been left in the wrong position or it’s something I can fix, or whether we need to call the plumber? Pics attach”

“Turn off the tankless and it’s valves. Turn on a hot water tap at the sink and if it drains out you’re good. This is to verify no cross is present But as others have mentioned there’s additional troubleshooting steps [re: Haven’t had a hot shower in primary for 15 months]”

“Apologies if this is not the correct place to ask but hoping for some guidance here. Found out all the toilets , washing machine , dishes washer , some taps , basically everything that’s using the rain water suddenly not working From the photos , found there was a red light failure so tried a few things : - power on and off - pressing the restart button - holding the restart button ( could hear some humming so something is working ?) - tried unplugging the components and plugging them directly t”

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“Looking for some advice on where to start to diagnose this problem. So I woke up to my bathroom sink’s cold water not working, but the hot water works and heats up fine. The shower however doesn’t work on either the cold or hot water. Both fixtures use a single handle. The toilet fills and flushes without issue. I waited a little while and tried the shower again, and it seemed like the water line filled up slightly because it poured some water before stopping. Sink hot water works without any is”

“This pipe has been constantly getting blocked by clogs and nothing helps except temporarily. The clog seems to be inside the wall at the end of the vertical pump before switching horizontally. Is there any solution for it avoiding breaking into the wall to reach the pipe? submitted by /u/oss_s_f [link] [comments]”

“To combat short cycling of the boiler you could look into a boiler buddy (buffer tank). You don't need to buy a new fixture to get mixing you could just buy a mixing valve. But, IDK if that would be much cheaper or less work. Can't speak to the error codes.”

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“Debris in the flow restrictor is almost always the culprit, pull the aerator off and give it a good rinse.”

Check your supply hot and cold lines and replace them if needed.

“I have 4 units in the ceiling of a medical clinic. Whenever their primary drains backup, the water flows into the ductwork instead of the drain pan on all 4 units. Anybody experience this issue in the past? submitted by /u/Silent_Service85-06 [link] [comments]”

“We recently replaced our vanity in the bathroom. We then discovered that the piping was illegally done and completely wrong. So my husband attempted to fix it. However he is not a plumber! How did he do? Could his set up work? submitted by /u/KnifexCalledxLust [link] [comments]”

“Long story short our system (1 stage/2ton) cut off the other day, had one contractor come for diagnoses and cleaned the drain line for clogging. System started working again but in longer intervals after (Said the ac handler might be time to be replaced). So I started getting quotes and one included was from home warranty. The guy came over and said the system was fine and could use a good cleaning. He also changed out the PVC piping you can see in the photos, why would he do that and what’s the”

“Could be cartridge or obstruction at the supply valve or valve is 90% closed are the first things i would check”

“Having an issue where at night my toilet is overflowing and leaking onto the floor from the integrated cistern. It has only just started and had it installed around 5 years ago but someone has recommended adjusting the level of water. On the 2nd picture you can see the drip marks as it leaks from the flap. This only seems to happen at night so after no one has flushed the toilet for a while. submitted by /u/jsmarts007 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, we've had this ongoing on and off for a while and there's argument that its between the waste pipe of the basin or just "wet behind the cavity'. The ceiling in the kitchen is getting wetter and wetter and no one can figure out why. Whats going on here? 1940s war relief housing. Moved in 2007, second tenant. Council owned. Old house sparrow nest, council sealed with render when inactive. submitted by /u/KAR4T [link] [comments]”

“I recently bought a house and am slowly moving in. I am getting destroyed by things I need to buy and fix. I found out a few days ago I wasn’t getting any hot water through any faucets. I first found water heater in vacation mode but no matter what I do I can’t get any hot water out of this thing. Can anyone put me in the right direction without having to have the plumber out again? submitted by /u/cieg [link] [comments]”

“The part about lightly tightening the connections to make sure they fit is key. And, of course, checking for leaks.”

Year and a half ago I had a leak in our water main and I cut out a section and fixed it two barbed fittings and new section of pipe/tube. We noticed…

Year and a half ago I had a leak in our water main and I cut out a section and fixed it two barbed fittings and new section of pipe/tube. We noticed…

“If you call Navien while you are in front of the unit they will FaceTime you then put the system thru various test and will troubleshoot it. Sounds to me the plumbing company didn’t do that and read the error code and started replacing stuff.”

“What are the most common plumbing problems in Middle Tennessee? Common problems include clogged drains, leaking faucets and pipes, water-heater issues, low water pressure, sewer-line problems, and frozen or burst pipes during unusually cold weather. Why do Middle Tennessee homes have so many plumbing leaks? Older plumbing systems, aging fixtures, shifting soil, corrosion, and temperature changes can all contribute to leaks. How do I know if I have a hidden water leak? Unexpectedly high water bil”

“I admittedly don’t have a single clue about plumbing - and, yes, I should probably contact a professional, but I’m not very wealthy at the moment. So before opening my purse I thought I’d ask here if there’s a straightforward way to install a water trap (with two connectors for washing machine and dishwasher). As you can see, the opening on the sink is the same height as the entrance to the wall pipe (51cm). The water trap including the extension for the machines adds 15 cm - putting the exit ho”

“Buddy of mine manages this bar, asked me to stop by to see if I can figure out what's going on. I found the leak that I was originally called for, another plumbing company came in and did some repairs. After they left, it leaked into the wall and out behind. They didn't even mention this issue. What could cause this? I've never come across it before. submitted by /u/SondraBurnsRed [link] [comments]”

“What plumbing problems are common in Lebanon, Tennessee? Homes in Lebanon can experience common residential plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, low water pressure, clogged drains, water-heater issues, sewer-line problems, and aging plumbing components. Older properties may also experience problems related to deteriorating water-supply pipes. What plumbing problems are common in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee? Common plumbing problems in Mt. Juliet homes can include leaking pipes, low water pressure,”

“Likewise. A quick vacuum or sweep before any pictures are posted online usually takes care of the problem”

“I got home from a night out to my bathroom completely flooded, come to find out it came from one of the sinks. I was not home so it is not possible that the sink got turned on on its own and I have emptied it multiple times and it keeps refilling. It is past midnight now and I would like to go to sleep. Does anyone know what I can do to make this stop just for tonight before I can get a plumber here please and thank you, if this wording doesn’t make sense or you might know what I’m talking about”

“Hello, I have a Kholer tub with Pegasus fixtures. I need to change the whole set because they are malfunctioning. They are also heavily corroded. The diverter to the sprayer doesn’t work and the drain stop doesn’t hold water. Do I need to cut through the tile or tub to swap out the fixtures? Every store i went to doesn’t carry any Pegasus products. What options do I have? submitted by /u/degmo123 [link] [comments]”

“Have been having water hammer issue so a few weeks and I called a plumber out and he had a look at the shower and the toilets because when we use it that’s when we hear the banging sound. He told me that the taps was old and needed to be replaced and I asked him if it had anything with the pipes or the pressure and he said no. I also asked if I should be concerned about the sound and he said no nothing to be concerned about but when he left the banging sound was still there when I turned on the”

“Over the last few weeks my wife and I have been experiencing some blockages in the plumbing. First it was the kitchen sink which wouldn’t drain. I used a 25’ drill driven snake and it cleared up the issue. A week later the work sink that our washer drains into is experiencing a backup, so out comes the snake again but to little effect and when a lot of water goes down the kitchen sink it backs up into the basement. These two sinks share a drain to the sewer so my theory is that the clog moved do”

“Good morning. The water in my toilet has stopped filling up, and is just spraying out the top of whatever that bit is. I know absolutely nothing about plumbing, is this an easy fix that I can do myself, or would I be better off calling someone out, thanks in advance submitted by /u/FrankTheTank012 [link] [comments]”

“What's their issue with the plumbing?”

“For a couple of days my kitchen sink keeps clogging and I have no idea what to do. I can't afford a plumber or anything and I can't unscrew it, because I can't get it back, at all. And my dishwasher is attached to it as well. Is there a way to unclog it? I guess there's grease and maybe some small food in there I tried it with putting baking soda/natron and citric acid into it and then after letting it react for a while poured some hot water over it. and then I also tried to use”

“The pressure relief line routes to the drain pan though (which drains to outside), so it's sitting in 1/4" of water.”

“Struggling to get this setup. Not a plumber but have somewhat basic knowledge. submitted by /u/Objective-Hornet-218 [link] [comments]”

“I have an unfinished basement with no supply registers. I’ve noticed the gas water heater was having a backdrafting problem and the house had a radon problem, indicating a negative pressure problem in the basement. I started to seal up my return ducts (which were the cheap sheet metal over joists instead of actual ducts), but then I noticed this, a point in the return where PEX water pipes have been threaded through the return ductwork. There’s a noticeable unsealed gap on both sides of the duct”

“Family member just bought a house. After doing the first load of laundry, water started spitting up the kitchen sink. The pipe going above the water heater goes to the kitchen sink. There is no vent for the kitchen sink. I think the wye with the clean out under the sink should be a danger? I’m not sure about if how the washer and sink drains connects is good practice. Also the check-valve next to the water heater doesn’t seem like it should be there? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated”

Needs weight on line or needs to be adjusted

“We're having a few different issues with our kitchen sink faucet. Because I'm not a plumber, I have no idea how to accurately or succinctly describe the issues we're experiencing (and our maintenance request system isn't going for "the whole kit and caboodle needs replacing"). Kindly review the video I uploaded and then help me use proper "plumbing verbiage" to describe the 3 issues laid out in the video. (Also, in case it's not clear in the video, the hos”

“The toilet at my parents' house has been doing this thing for MONTHS where, after you flush it, the water'll, like, surge in and out of the pump or whatever it is, and while it's doing that, the shower, sink, or whatever you turn on will surge also. Like the water stream in the shower or sink will go from strong to light every 2 seconds. But around the same time that the water surge-y thing started happening, I noticed that the handle would sometimes just not flush the fucking toilet”

Can you explain more? Where would the Fernco connect?

EDIT: thank you all for replying, bending the float arm to lower the water level has fixed it. Preface: I am not a plumber by any means, there is a good chance…

“turn on the kitchen and or bathroom faucet inside the house to relieve the pressure from the lines. And see if the water stops.”

“Hello all. I recently had a water treatment company install a UV light and they moved some piping around due to a previous plumber’s error in putting a whole house filter prior to a pressure tank. I have noticed this evening that the TP valve on my water heater (which is also close to replacement and not beyond the idea that the valve is bad) has leaked a little water by. Currently there is no expansion tank. The issue is a check valve that is currently installed after the pressure tank in betwe”

Thank you AI plumber

“Looking for advice on a boiler problem I am having. For context, this issue began just one day after I shut down the basement zone two hydronic baseboard heating that was no longer being used in the basement. I wanted to do this to remove the actual baseboard heaters from the wall walls to clean up a basement room. I am in no way qualified as a plumber, and I looked up information online. I turned both the yellow valves on the basement zone. I believe this is the supply to the basement hydronic”

Put head into cabinet and look up to check faucet with water running.

“Here is what I know so far: Main Bathroom - Toilet bubbles when shower is on. Plunged Toilet several times. Closed sinks off in this bathroom. - Shower is not draining, cleaned hair and debris out of the top 12” or so of drain. It is clear as far as you can see but I don’t have a snake at the moment. - Did one application of Draino in shower and both bathroom sinks. - Currently doing a baking soda and vinegar solution in the shower, waiting about another half hour to pour boiling water down the”

“Pretty sure they installed this incorrectly and a small leak is coming from my sewer line in the crawlspace. What would be the appropriate fix to this issue and is this something I should hire out? Location, crawlspace. submitted by /u/TopSwordfish3178 [link] [comments]”

im not a plumbing pro and even i know.

“This sounds like exactly what the issue is. Simple fix.”

“Whenever I run the water (shower, sink) the mainline running under the house will “groan” quite loudly for about 5 seconds then stop and start again after maybe 2 minutes. Main pipe seems to be vibrating. It’s very sporadic and most times doesn’t do it. Seems to be happening near the water heater. I know it’s something to do with the main line because I went in the crawl space and shut the main valve off while it was happening and it stopped immediately. Any idea on what it could be? submi”

“I completed my first plumbing repair in the scary place under my floorboards. I think I sat on a few spiders YUCK Had to replace a san t and a bit of horizontal kitchen drainage where it tied into the cast-iron (above n below my fix) How'd a brotha do? ( ‾ʖ̫‾) submitted by /u/Valantirion [link] [comments]”

“My wife and I are renovating an old bedroom and turning it into a master bathroom. And doing so we learned that the joist direction was an issue for our bathroom layout so we hired an engineer and worked with the building inspector to get approval to run a 3 inch drain line through two by eights by utilizing joist repair kits. This was planned to be done on 3 2x8s in the first third of the span. The engineer ran all the numbers and all looks good. The plumber I hired I selected because of his ex”

“I have had this issue for about 5 years now and I think I should figure it out. I have tried baking soda and vinegar, I have tried the 3 foot snake, I have tried taping the jets with duct tape/ vinegar all night, I have tried plunging etc. I am not sure why when I flush, it takes forever for the toilet to drain. It is a slow flush for some reason (It is an American Standard elongated toilet) and most of the time, it take two maybe three times for things to actually get sucked down the drain. I l”

“More than likely it's from the water mains. There's also a possibility that there's galvanized piping. It's not anything that you're going to be able to fix. One thing that's very common even today is that DIYers will install a shower valve or the tub spout with black iron gas pipe. That will cause a bit of rust to come out when you first turn the water on but it will immediately clear up. This is more likely buildup from the water mains or they're doing hydrant flush”