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Find plumbing parts and tools on Amazon

A quick Amazon search for the parts and tools our guides mention, plus what to keep on hand so a small plumbing problem stays small.

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Almost every repair in our guides comes down to a part that costs a few dollars and a tool most people already own. Use the search above for a particular item. Below is what we would keep in the house, and a few notes on choosing well.

Keep these on hand

For emergencies

  • A water leak alarm behind the washing machine, under the kitchen sink and beside the water heater
  • A meter key or a wrench that fits your main shut-off, if it needs one
  • A bucket, a stack of old towels, and a flashlight that lives in the same place

For drains

  • A flange plunger for toilets and a flat plunger for sinks
  • A plastic hair-removal strip for bathroom drains
  • A 25-foot hand drain snake

For small repairs

  • Adjustable pliers, an adjustable wrench and a set of hex keys
  • Thread seal tape and plumber's silicone grease
  • A faucet washer and O-ring assortment
  • A toilet flapper and a fill valve
  • Two braided stainless faucet supply lines

For prevention

  • Braided stainless washing machine hoses
  • Foam pipe insulation for any pipe in a cold space
  • Insulated covers for outdoor faucets
  • Water hammer arrestors for the washing machine, if the pipes bang
  • Water hardness test strips, if you are on a well

Choosing parts

  • Take the old part with you, or photograph it. Faucet cartridges and toilet parts vary more than they look.
  • Brand-name cartridges are worth the extra over generic ones. Many makers have lifetime warranties and will post a replacement free if you call.
  • Braided stainless hoses from a known brand, with a stated pressure rating. The braid is only as good as the liner inside it.
  • Skip chemical drain cleaners. Our guides explain why. An enzyme cleaner for monthly use is fine.

Tools to hire rather than buy

A powered drain auger, a pipe camera, a press tool for copper fittings: rent them, or let a plumber bring them. For that, find a licensed plumber near your town.