Home School module
Plumbing lessons.
Homeowner-safe plumbing guidance for leaks, isolation valves, blocked toilets, traps, taps and when to call a qualified plumber.
A leak is won or lost in the first few minutes. The goal is to stop damage, stay away from electrics and give the plumber useful evidence.
Best for: The first 10 minutes of a leak, before water damage and unsafe decisions multiply. Call a professional if: Call urgently if water is active, near electrics, coming through a ceiling or cannot be isolated. Open lesson Intermediate · 12 min read How kitchen tap replacement worksHow kitchen tap replacement works starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 9 min read How to unblock a sink safelyA blocked sink is simple only when the blockage is local and accessible. The first job is to avoid turning a slow drain into a leak under the cabinet.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Intermediate · 11 min read How to understand and fix a leaking tapHow to understand and fix a leaking tap starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 8 min read How to bleed a radiator properlyHow to bleed a radiator properly starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Intermediate · 13 min read How to connect a dishwasher safelyHow to connect a dishwasher safely starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 10 min read Dishwasher not draining: checks before calling a plumberDishwasher not draining: checks before calling a plumber starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 11 min read How to connect a washing machineHow to connect a washing machine starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 10 min read Washing machine not draining: what to checkWashing machine not draining: what to check starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 10 min read Blocked toilet: what to do before calling a plumberBlocked toilet: what to do before calling a plumber starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 12 min read Low water pressure in the house: causes and checksLow water pressure in the house: causes and checks starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 10 min read Radiator cold at bottom: what it meansRadiator cold at bottom: what it means starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson Beginner · 10 min read Boiler pressure low: what to do safelyBoiler pressure low: what to do safely starts with control, not tools. Water problems get expensive when people force parts before isolating the symptom and understanding the route of damage.
Best for: Homeowners who need to separate a safe first check from plumbing work that can flood a cupboard, ceiling or flat below. Call a professional if: Call a plumber if there is active water, hidden pipework, failed isolation, drainage backup, ceiling staining or appliance connection risk. Open lesson