The 11 Most Hysterical Plumbing Fails

Plumbing can be a tricky business, and while some people may try to tackle it themselves, it’s not always the best idea. We’ve compiled a list of the 11 most hysterical plumbing fails that will make you think twice before attempting a DIY plumbing project. From toilets gone rogue to shower disasters, these stories are sure to leave you in stitches.

In a small town in Ohio, a man named Derek attempted to fix his toilet’s faulty flushing mechanism. However, in his attempt to solve the problem, he inadvertently caused a pressure buildup that resulted in the toilet exploding into countless pieces. The explosion left Derek and his bathroom covered in water and porcelain, and he had no choice but to call in a professional to fix the mess.

Jenny, a college student living in a dorm, thought it would be a good idea to replace her old, dull shower head with a sleek new one she found at the store. However, she didn’t realize that the new shower head was incompatible with the plumbing in her building. As soon as she turned on the water, the shower head flew off and water sprayed everywhere, leading to a flood in the entire floor of the dorm building.

Mike, a new homeowner, decided to do some DIY repairs around his house, including fixing a leaking pipe under the sink. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the proper tools or knowledge to properly seal the pipe, and his attempt at a quick fix only made things worse. When he turned the water back on, he was greeted with a geyser of water shooting out from the pipe, flooding his kitchen and ruining the floors.

Sarah, a young professional, decided to tackle the clogged sink in her apartment on her own. Armed with a plunger and some drain cleaner, she went to work on the stubborn clog. However, in her vigorous plunging, she managed to completely detach the sink from the wall, causing a deluge of water that flooded her entire bathroom and seeped into the apartment below.

James, a handyman by trade, was working on a particularly challenging plumbing job in a client’s home. As he reached for his toolbox, he realized it had disappeared. After searching high and low, he finally discovered that his toolbox had fallen into the gaping maw of the bathtub drain, never to be seen again. Needless to say, James had some explaining to do to his client and had to fish out his tools with a makeshift contraption.

Emily, a mother of three, realized too late that her children had been flushing an excessive amount of toilet paper down the toilet. The result? A major clog and subsequent overflow that left her bathroom resembling a scene from a disaster movie. It took hours of plunging and snaking to clear the clog, and even longer to clean up the mess.

Chris, a recent homeowner, decided to install a new shower in his master bathroom. However, he didn’t realize that the plumbing for the shower was incredibly complex, and without the proper expertise, he ended up with a tangled mess of pipes that leaked profusely when he turned on the water. The resulting flood ruined his bathroom floor and the ceiling below, leading to costly repairs.

Sophia, an aspiring chef, attempted to fix a leaky kitchen sink by herself. However, in her haste, she forgot to shut off the water supply and ended up getting sprayed in the face with a jet of water as soon as she started dismantling the pipes. She was left drenched and with a flooded kitchen, and had to call in a professional to fix the sink properly.

Tyler, a DIY enthusiast, noticed that the water pressure in his shower was abysmal. Determined to solve the issue himself, he took apart the shower head and pipes, hoping to find the cause of the problem. However, in his investigation, he inadvertently created a major leak in the plumbing, causing a constant stream of water to pour from his shower, flooding the bathroom until he finally managed to shut off the main water supply.

Olivia, an amateur renovator, decided to re-caulk her bathtub to give her bathroom a fresh look. Unfortunately, she applied the caulk incorrectly, causing leaks that resulted in water seeping under the tub. Before she knew it, her bathroom floor was soggy, and the ceiling of the room below was showing water stains. Olivia had to call in professionals to repair the damage and properly re-caulk the bathtub.

These 11 plumbing fails are a humorous reminder of the importance of hiring a professional when dealing with tricky plumbing issues. While the DIY spirit is commendable, sometimes it’s best to leave it to the experts to avoid the expensive, messy, and often hilarious consequences of a botched plumbing job.