Water Fixtures Malfunctions Again? Survey on Recurrence Experience and Re-response Practices (Conducted by Plumbing Repair Company N-Vision Co., Ltd.)
N-Vision Co., Ltd., operating 'Suido Shokunin,' released survey results on the recurrence of water facility problems. Approximately 20% experienced recurrence in the same location, analyzing responses and prevention measures.
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- 📰 Published: May 7, 2026 at 21:00
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Water facility malfunctions, even after seeming to be resolved through repair or replacement, can sometimes reoccur after a period. In reality, various factors, including not just the initial response but also the condition of the equipment, usage methods, and the deterioration of unseen parts, can combine to lead to recurrence. Because these are areas used daily, many people feel anxious about whether they can truly feel secure even after a repair.
Therefore, N-Vision Co., Ltd., which operates the nationwide plumbing repair service "Suido Shokunin," conducted a survey targeting individuals who had requested repair or replacement of water facilities from a plumbing repair company within the past year. The survey aimed to understand the actual state of recurrence of water facility malfunctions, responses when recurrence occurs, and efforts made to prevent recurrence. This article organizes information on whether participants experienced recurrence, their initial actions when recurrence occurred, and subsequent measures taken to prevent recurrence.
We hope this article serves as a reference for those who are anxious about the recurrence of water facility malfunctions and provides hints for companies considering improving their plumbing repair services and guidance methods, helping them review their approach to re-response and support for recurrence prevention.
## Survey 1: Have water leaks or clogs reoccurred in areas where problems previously occurred?
## Survey 2: Initial response taken when a malfunction reoccurred
## Survey 3: What was reviewed or adopted afterwards to prevent recurrence?
## Summary: The reality of water-related problems revealed by the survey
Q1. Have water leaks or clogs reoccurred in areas where problems previously occurred?
The most common answer was "No recurrence" at 58.0% (116 people), indicating that more than half of the people did not experience similar problems after requesting repair or replacement. However, what cannot be overlooked here is that a considerable number of people did experience recurrence.
Specifically, "Recurred once in the same spot" was 8.0% (16 people), and "Recurred two or more times in the same spot" was 13.5% (27 people), totaling 21.5% (43 people) who experienced problems again in the same spot. This calculates to approximately one in five people experiencing problems again in the same location, indicating that one cannot always feel completely secure just because a repair has been made once. Especially with 13.5% (27 people) experiencing "Recurred two or more times in the same spot," it suggests cases where the problem is not a one-off but rather a recurrence because the cause was not fully resolved.
Furthermore, "Similar problems occurred in a different location, but not the same spot" was also 13.5% (27 people). This indicates that even if the specific location itself was fixed, a certain number of people continue to face similar issues across their water facilities. For example, water leaks and clogs may seem like a problem in just one spot, but multiple factors such as pipe conditions, equipment age, and daily usage can be involved. Therefore, this result suggests the importance of checking not only the surface symptoms but also the surrounding areas.
Q2. When a malfunction reoccurred, please select the most appropriate initial response you took. *Applies to those who selected options other than "No recurrence / Don't remember" in Q1.
The most common answer was "Requested the same plumbing repair company as last time" at 32.9% (23 people). Approximately one in three people contacted the same plumbing repair company again, indicating that consulting the plumber who handled the previous issue is a relatively common action when recurrence occurs. The ease of having the previous situation understood and saving the trouble of searching for a new plumber are thought to contribute to this choice.
On the other hand, "Requested a different plumbing repair company than last time" was also 15.7% (11 people), showing that a certain number of people intentionally change who they request when recurrence occurs. This could be due to dissatisfaction with the previous response itself, or a desire to reconfirm the cause or get a different opinion due to the recurrence.
Meanwhile, instead of immediately calling a plumbing repair company, "Consulted the manufacturer or retailer" was 12.9% (9 people), and "Consulted the management company or landlord" was also 12.9% (9 people). This suggests that depending on the housing contract type or where the product was purchased, the initial point of contact for equipment malfunctions varies.
Additionally, "Dealt with it myself" was 11.4% (8 people), and "Waited to see for a while" was 11.4% (8 people). Many people do not immediately seek external consultation even when recurrence occurs, instead trying to handle it themselves or observe the situation. Water facility problems can have fluctuating symptoms, making it difficult to immediately determine their severity.
Q3. What did you review or adopt afterwards to prevent recurrence? (Multiple selections possible)
Therefore, N-Vision Co., Ltd., which operates the nationwide plumbing repair service "Suido Shokunin," conducted a survey targeting individuals who had requested repair or replacement of water facilities from a plumbing repair company within the past year. The survey aimed to understand the actual state of recurrence of water facility malfunctions, responses when recurrence occurs, and efforts made to prevent recurrence. This article organizes information on whether participants experienced recurrence, their initial actions when recurrence occurred, and subsequent measures taken to prevent recurrence.
We hope this article serves as a reference for those who are anxious about the recurrence of water facility malfunctions and provides hints for companies considering improving their plumbing repair services and guidance methods, helping them review their approach to re-response and support for recurrence prevention.
## Survey 1: Have water leaks or clogs reoccurred in areas where problems previously occurred?
## Survey 2: Initial response taken when a malfunction reoccurred
## Survey 3: What was reviewed or adopted afterwards to prevent recurrence?
## Summary: The reality of water-related problems revealed by the survey
Q1. Have water leaks or clogs reoccurred in areas where problems previously occurred?
The most common answer was "No recurrence" at 58.0% (116 people), indicating that more than half of the people did not experience similar problems after requesting repair or replacement. However, what cannot be overlooked here is that a considerable number of people did experience recurrence.
Specifically, "Recurred once in the same spot" was 8.0% (16 people), and "Recurred two or more times in the same spot" was 13.5% (27 people), totaling 21.5% (43 people) who experienced problems again in the same spot. This calculates to approximately one in five people experiencing problems again in the same location, indicating that one cannot always feel completely secure just because a repair has been made once. Especially with 13.5% (27 people) experiencing "Recurred two or more times in the same spot," it suggests cases where the problem is not a one-off but rather a recurrence because the cause was not fully resolved.
Furthermore, "Similar problems occurred in a different location, but not the same spot" was also 13.5% (27 people). This indicates that even if the specific location itself was fixed, a certain number of people continue to face similar issues across their water facilities. For example, water leaks and clogs may seem like a problem in just one spot, but multiple factors such as pipe conditions, equipment age, and daily usage can be involved. Therefore, this result suggests the importance of checking not only the surface symptoms but also the surrounding areas.
Q2. When a malfunction reoccurred, please select the most appropriate initial response you took. *Applies to those who selected options other than "No recurrence / Don't remember" in Q1.
The most common answer was "Requested the same plumbing repair company as last time" at 32.9% (23 people). Approximately one in three people contacted the same plumbing repair company again, indicating that consulting the plumber who handled the previous issue is a relatively common action when recurrence occurs. The ease of having the previous situation understood and saving the trouble of searching for a new plumber are thought to contribute to this choice.
On the other hand, "Requested a different plumbing repair company than last time" was also 15.7% (11 people), showing that a certain number of people intentionally change who they request when recurrence occurs. This could be due to dissatisfaction with the previous response itself, or a desire to reconfirm the cause or get a different opinion due to the recurrence.
Meanwhile, instead of immediately calling a plumbing repair company, "Consulted the manufacturer or retailer" was 12.9% (9 people), and "Consulted the management company or landlord" was also 12.9% (9 people). This suggests that depending on the housing contract type or where the product was purchased, the initial point of contact for equipment malfunctions varies.
Additionally, "Dealt with it myself" was 11.4% (8 people), and "Waited to see for a while" was 11.4% (8 people). Many people do not immediately seek external consultation even when recurrence occurs, instead trying to handle it themselves or observe the situation. Water facility problems can have fluctuating symptoms, making it difficult to immediately determine their severity.
Q3. What did you review or adopt afterwards to prevent recurrence? (Multiple selections possible)