All About Hydro Jetting
Clogged sewer lines are a common plumbing issue, but when they occur, homeowners need to call a plumber to unclog them before it leads to more problems. One technique plumbers can use to unclog sewer lines is hydro jet drain cleaning.
Hydro jetting uses a highly pressurized stream of water to eliminate large, stubborn clogs and clean the line of buildup. This blog post will explain how hydro jetting works, when it’s needed, and why it’s beneficial.
How Does Hydro Jetting Work?
Hydro jetting utilizes a strong, high-pressure stream of water to eliminate buildups and blockages in clogged sewer lines. This method can remove hard-to-get clogs, including those made from things like grease, hair, food scraps, tree roots, and other materials.
During hydro jetting services, plumbers will find an access point to insert the hose, feed the flexible hose with a specialized nozzle through the pipe, and then turn on the machine called a jetter. The pressurized water will shoot out of the nozzle in multiple directions to dislodge the blockage and clean the inside of the line to help avoid more clogs from forming.
When Should Hydro Jetting Services Be Scheduled?
When Should Hydro Jetting Services Be Scheduled? Hydro jetting isn’t needed to eliminate all clogs. Some clogs can be removed by drain cleaning methods, like a plumber’s snake. A plumber can determine which would work best, depending on the situation and condition of the pipes. However, hydro jetting is a good idea if there are frequent clogs occurring since it can also clean the line of debris and buildup that can form clogs.
Some signs of a clogged sewer line indicating hydro jetting or another drain cleaning method is needed are:
- Water drains slowly from sinks and other drains in the house
- Foul odors are coming from the drains
- Gurgling sounds are coming from the drains
- Water or sewage is coming back up through the home’s drains
What Are the Benefits of Hydro Jetting?
There are numerous advantages to getting hydro jetting done to remove a clog instead of using other methods like chemical drain cleaners or drain snakes. Using a chemical drain cleaner can wreck and damage pipes due to the chemicals in them, while hydro jetting uses water instead of harmful chemicals.
A plumber’s snake, which can also be called a drain snake or drain auger, can be used to unclog a pipe but does not clean the line thoroughly, leaving behind buildup and debris that could contribute to additional clogs forming in the future. On the other hand, hydro jetting cleans the line with high-pressure water in addition to breaking up clogs, helping prevent more clogs or frequent clogs from occurring.
About Superior Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning, Inc.
Superior Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company serving the Waterford Township area. They provide prompt service, flat-rate pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call them for plumbing services in Waterford Township, MI.