What people keep running into with safety hazards
Complaints tagged safety hazards, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
7 recurring problems · 90 people · 12 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 54How to handle a bad contractor who won't fix poor workPaying before inspecting leaves homeowners with little leverage when contractors deliver subpar or unauthorized work. Without a clear path to recourse or refunds for shoddy repairs, people are left feeling cheated and stuck with expensive, unsightly results.
- 19Why does my new plumbing still have bad water pressure and risky joints?Poorly installed pipes and high-tension fittings put excessive pressure on joints, creating constant risks of leaks and floods. Even after professional upgrades like Pex, substandard workmanship leaves homeowners dealing with weak water flow and questionable setups like S-traps that require tearing out walls and digging up pipes just to check for defects.
- 5Found a crack in a brand new toiletA cracked porcelain fixture poses severe injury risks and must be replaced immediately before installation is finished. Because the damage was discovered on a brand-new unit before its first use, the fixture cannot be installed safely and requires an immediate return or warranty replacement.
- 4Can you store gas in a plastic water bottle?Petroleum and 2-cycle oil break down certain plastics like PET, turning the container to mush and eventually causing it to burst or leak. Storing fuel in non-approved bottles risks chemical degradation and sudden structural failure within days or weeks.
- 3Apartment hot tub light is loose and hanging outAn underwater hot tub light has come loose and is hanging out of the wall instead of being securely installed, which residents consider a definite electrical hazard. Despite reporting the issue multiple times over a period of weeks, property management has failed to address or fix it, leaving users stuck with an unsafe amenity.
- 3Toilet escutcheon replacement after new flooringWhen new flooring is installed, the existing toilet escutcheon often ends up damaged or uneven against the floor. This makes it difficult to achieve a clean, flush finish around the base of the toilet.
- 2Dryer vent blowing into crawl spaceWhen a clothes dryer vent is disconnected and shoved into a subfloor hole, it pumps hot, moist air and lint directly underneath the home instead of outside. This traps damp lint in the crawlspace even days after use, creating serious moisture and fire hazards that landlords often incorrectly claim are fine.
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