r/plumbingfails is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses plumbing, emergency, leak, pipe, and service.
The subreddit for all those examples of bad plumbing that slip through final checks.
Popular Themes in r/plumbingfails
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Installed upside down"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help with radiator recently moved"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/plumbingfails
#1
Plumbing
: "Bad Plumbing (dryer vent on main line drian)"
28 posts
#2
Emergency
18 posts
#3
Leak
9 posts
#4
Pipe
8 posts
#5
Service
6 posts
#6
Bathroom
5 posts
#7
Residential
5 posts
#8
Commercial
4 posts
#9
Toilet
4 posts
#10
Copper
3 posts
Member Growth in r/plumbingfails
Yearly
+991 members(53.3%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026