24 | Plumbing Issues

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Plumbing Issues"

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SEWT Team
October 19, 2025

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“Plumbing issues” can happen at any time, and knowing how to describe them is important for getting help or fixing things on your own. As an ESL learner, these words will help you explain problems like leaks, clogs, or broken pipes, and know what to ask for when you call a plumber. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Leak (Noun / Verb): Water escaping from a pipe or fixture due to a hole or crack.

  2. Clog (Noun / Verb): When something blocks the flow of water in pipes, often causing slow drainage or backup.

  3. Pipe (Noun): A tube that carries water or other liquids throughout a building.

  4. Wrench (Noun): A tool used to tighten or loosen pipes and other fittings.

  5. Faucet (Noun): A fixture used to control the flow of water from a pipe, often found in kitchens and bathrooms.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Leak

    • There’s a leak under the sink.

    • My faucet has been leaking for hours.

    • We need to fix that leak before the floor gets damaged.

  2. Clog

    • The shower drain is clogged with hair.

    • There’s a clog in the kitchen sink.

    • I need to unclog the toilet after too much paper was flushed.

  3. Pipe

    • The cold water pipe froze in the winter.

    • The plumber replaced a broken pipe in the basement.

    • You should never pour grease down the pipe.

  4. Wrench

    • I need a wrench to fix the sink.

    • He used a wrench to turn off the water supply.

    • I couldn’t remove the pipe because I didn’t have the right wrench.

  5. Faucet

    • The faucet in the bathroom is leaking.

    • I couldn’t turn off the faucet, so water kept running.

    • The plumber installed a new faucet in the kitchen.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

This morning, I noticed a leak coming from the faucet in the kitchen. I tried to tighten the pipe under the sink with a wrench, but it wasn’t working. I realized there might be a clog in the pipe, so I tried using a plunger. When that didn’t help, I called a plumber. He replaced the damaged pipe and fixed the faucet for me. It was an easy fix, but it’s always good to know what tools to use if I have another plumbing issue in the future.