25 Plumbing Fails That Ruined Houses Entirely

We all know how expensive it is to hire a plumber to come and fix up your house. But you’re paying for years of experience, and it’s extremely nice to have the weight of the job on someone else’s shoulders. The only thing that stinks more than spending an arm and a leg on a plumber, is trying to do your own plumbing and failing miserably. Here are 20 people who should have hired a plumber.

1. Something seems wrong here.

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2. Well, at least they gave it their best shot.

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3. This seems like it should hold up.

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4. It’s not aesthetically pleasing, but it gets the job done.

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5. You have a garden under your toilet.

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6. We should let the plumbers do their job.

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7. Innovation at its finest.

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8. We’ve seen water heaters in some awkward places, but this one takes the cake.

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9. Here’s how you complicate things for yourself.

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10. Good luck flushing this one.

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11. Well, you might as well use your free space if you have it.

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12. Dr. Seuss did this plumbing.

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13. You’d better get out of there before that thing pops.

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14. A perfect example of why you should hire a professional to do your plumbing.

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15. This is awesome but it deserves to be in here.

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16. A plumber switched jobs and works at a gas station.

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17. Hey, the shower still works.

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18. This is going to have to thaw for months.

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19. This gas station needs their money back for this fix.

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20. These people are just flushing stuff back and forth.

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21. It’s never good when the water heater makes obnoxious dripping noises.

Close-up of a water heater with corroded pipes and fittings. A wrench labeled "WATTS" rests on one pipe. A warning label is visible with several red and black texts. Surrounding pipes show rust and signs of wear.
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22. It’s never good when the check valve fails on the well pump.

A twisted and damaged water heater stands upright on a driveway. The heater is black, with visible dents and creases. It is positioned in front of a garage, with various items scattered around the area.
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23. Time to call the plumber when the floor near the toilet is discolored.

A white toilet with the lid closed is positioned against a white wall on a gray speckled tile floor. A roll of toilet paper is on the holder to the left, and a trash can is partially visible in the bottom right corner.
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24. When you clean your toilet with dishwasher detergent.

A bathroom scene shows white foam overflowing from the toilet onto the floor, spreading across the tiles and rugs. The foam appears soft and fluffy, creating a dramatic and unusual effect in the small space.
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25. Clearly, plumbing isn’t meant for everyone.

A split image showing a drawing of a shower corner with a round drain on the left, and a real shower corner with a square drain installed on the right. Both sides have similar tile patterns.
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