Learn Plumbing Free

Start with DIY: How to Replace and Install a Bathroom Sink Faucet (11 min, ChrisFix), then Gas Pipe, Hose Bibs, Water Heater Ep.99 (20 min, Essential Craftsman). All 452 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need pipe wrench set, pex crimp tool kit, tubing cutter and a few more basics (about $150 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide by Howard C. Massey.

What you'll need

Pipe wrench set: Grip and turn pipe and fittings.
PEX crimp tool kit: The modern way to plumb.
Tubing cutter: Clean copper and PEX cuts.
Basin wrench: Reach faucet nuts under sinks.
Drain auger: Clear clogs without chemicals.

Lessons

DIY: How to Replace and Install a Bathroom Sink Faucet (11 min, ChrisFix, Intermediate)
Gas Pipe, Hose Bibs, Water Heater Ep.99 (20 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Real Plumber Breaks Down DIY Toilet Install (17 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Sewer, Utilities, and Backfill Ep.38 (22 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Waste and Drain Ep.41 (31 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Plumbing with Plastic Ep.95 (18 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
The Plumber Torches It Ep. 96 (14 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Trim Plumbing Ep.135 (21 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Dirtwork: Storm Drain and Approach Ep.108 (18 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Plumbing Top Out - Waste, Drain, and Vent Ep.88 (32 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Tankless Water Heater Ep.134 (12 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Plumbing Rough-In Ep.43 (24 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
A Moment of Truth: Pre-Inspection From The GOAT Plumber Part 4 (11 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Helping On A Commercial Plumbing Job (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Leaving Septic for Sewer +Trenching Shop Gas & Water! Underground Part 1 (13 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Toilet Wax vs Rubber: Which Works Better? (12 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How to Unclog Any Drain (9 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
FLUSHING A Water Heater The RIGHT WAY Step by Step (10 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
How to become a plumber in 2026 (15 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
I Tested Glued Copper to 7,897 PSI... (11 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
The End of Copper. Why PEX-A Is Taking Over (9 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How to Solder Copper Pipe Like a PRO in 5 Minutes (13 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
What Does Drano Do To Your Pipes? (15 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
EC Conquers Plumbing! Underground Part 2 (8 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Finally Finishing The Plumbing: Shop Build #30 (9 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
How to Get Hired as a Plumber ZERO Experience Needed Start This Week (19 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Installing Plumbing Fixtures (12 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
Measure a 45 Offset | Advanced Plumbing (12 min, Roger Wakefield, Advanced)
Things I wish I knew before becoming a plumber (16 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
🚨 3 Things I Would NEVER Do in My Own Bathroom (Avoid Costly Plumbing Disasters!) 🚨 (10 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
🔥 Don’t Buy a New Water Heater Until You Watch This! Tank vs Tankless – The TRUTH (9 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How to Solder Copper Pipe WITHOUT Leaks (Best Flux for Beginners) (17 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
Old School Plumbing Tips for Soldering (19 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
?? PEX vs Copper. The Debate Is OVER! Here's the Real Winner ?? Plumber Explains (8 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
5g Pipe Test API 1104 (11 min, Welding Tips and Tricks, Intermediate)
Controlling Plumbing Emergencies (5 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
Every Type of Plumbing Fitting EXPLAINED (15 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
PLUMBING vs HVAC | Which Job Pays Better? (13 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Which Is Better Solder or Braze? | Pressure Test (15 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
$100 vs $1000 Press Tool (11 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
A Simple Drain Unclog Turned Into a MASSIVE Line Break... (19 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
Are Flushable Wipes ACTUALLY Flushable? Plumber Tests (15 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Everything to Know About Gas Lines in Plumbing (11 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Gas Water Heater Installation (6 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
How Many Tools Can I Buy From Lowe's for $400? (Beginner Tools) (13 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
How Much Do Plumbers Really Make in 2026? (Real Numbers From Apprentice to Owner) (13 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How Tight is Too Tight?! (10 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How To Clean a Main Line Drain (12 min, Sparky Channel, Intermediate)
How to properly DIY a drain line (9 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
How to Spot a Bad Plumber in 60 Seconds (10 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Plumbing Tools Every Good DIY Should ALREADY Have (14 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Replacing a Toilet Flange | Plumbing 101 (8 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
Should you flush your water heater | Plumbing 101 (8 min, Roger Wakefield, Beginner)
The Customer Is NOT Always Right | Plumbing Fails (12 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
The Pros and Cons of SharkBite Fittings — Straight from a Master Plumber (8 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
They just cut plumber training by 70% in Louisiana and this could spread nationwide. (14 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Top 5 Plumbing Mistakes (8 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Top Plumbing Fails and How I Would Fix Them (18 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
Viral Plumbing HACKS Broken Down (13 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)
What Do You REALLY Know About Construction? QnA (112 min, Roger Wakefield, Intermediate)

Books on Plumbing

Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide by Howard C. Massey - View on Amazon
Code Check Plumbing by Redwood Kardon - View on Amazon