TL;DR
What did u/SadOnion2110 use Gemini for?
When heavy rain made a sump pump connection slip and flood the basement, a person with little handyman experience sent Gemini photos and a short video and was guided to shut it off safely and patch it in minutes. They shut it off and fixed it temporarily within a couple of minutes. A parent who checked later confirmed the diagnosis was accurate.
What they did
They took pictures and a short video of the leak on their phone and asked Gemini what to do. Gemini walked them through shutting the pump off at the breaker panel, guessed a loose hose clamp as the cause, gave temporary repair steps and listed local plumbing companies.
How it went
They shut it off and fixed it temporarily within a couple of minutes. A parent who checked later confirmed the diagnosis was accurate.
Worth knowing
- They call the repair steps just okay and only a temporary fix. Turn off power first when water and electricity are near each other, and call a professional if you are unsure.
- Price check: Google Gemini: free plan; Google AI Plus: US$4.99/month (checked Nov 1, 2026).
Try it yourself
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Here are photos and a short video of a leak at my [appliance or pipe]. I have little repair experience. First tell me how to make it safe right now (water and power), then what you think the cause is, then a simple temporary fix with the tools most homes have. Tell me clearly when I should stop and call a professional.
Original post
See u/SadOnion2110's original post on Reddit → (Feb 20, 2026)
Sources
- u/SadOnion2110 on Reddit, Feb 20, 2026 — the original post
- Google Gemini pricing — checked Nov 1, 2026