All There Is To Know About Hydro-Jetting
A build-up of debris, oils, or mineral scale in pipes tends to slow drains and cause clogs.
Recurring clogs can be a nightmare. A build-up of debris, oils, or mineral scale in pipes tends to slow drains and cause clogs. Unresolved, you may find the sewer backed up or worse. Little do people know that hydro-jetting isn’t just a fad; it’s a safe, non-abrasive, and effective way to clean drains and unclog blockages in sewer lines. We’ll cover everything you need to know about hydro-jetting.
What is hydro-jetting?
Hydro-jetting is a method to clean pipes in residential and commercial spaces by using pressurized water to carefully and effectively remove the grime that has collected on the interior surface.
Hydro-jetting is safe for your plumbing
Earlier versions of hydro-jetting were abrasive and could damage pipes. Today, with the advancements in hydro-jetting technology and increased levels of training and education, it’s nearly impossible for a trained professional to damage your pipes during a hydro-jetting service. However, if you decide to clean your pipes with hydro-jetting, you may cause damage as a result of your inexperience. Additionally, you may injure yourself or others around you. Therefore, it’s best to hydro-jetting to an experienced plumber.
Hydro-jetting is non-abrasive and eco-friendly
Rather than pumping harmful chemicals and money down the drain, hydro-jetting uses highly pressurized water to clear all the nasty stuff from the insides of your pipes, using no chemicals or abrasive materials.
Hydro-jetting is effective
Although you can use a drain cleaner purchased at the store, hydro-jetting is the better alternative. Some situations that may indicate a need for more than store-bought drain cleaner are:
The pipes keep clogging.
It’s been a while since the last drain or sewer line cleaning.
The pipes are draining poorly or slowly.
Noises are coming from the pipes.
A professional plumber can fix all of these problems with the high-pressure process. In fact, master plumbers are using hydro-jetting more often than snaking to clean plumbing lines successfully. Hydro-jetting provides long-lasting clog relief and minimizes the recurrence of blockages and the need to repipe the plumbing system. The high-pressure jets used to clean the drain lines are versatile enough to work on many different-sized pipes in residential or commercial layouts.
Hydro-jetting is not the go-to method if you have a crack in the line or a tree root has broken into the pipes. In these instances, repiping is likely the better option. However, removing odors, buildup, bacteria, and more by hydro-jetting your plumbing woes away.
Solace Plumbing is a licensed commercial and residential plumber with 26 years of experience in Gilbert, Az. We provide the East Valley with a wide range of plumbing services, including 24-hour emergency service. Some of our specialties include plumbing installation and repair, remodeling, natural gas and propane piping, slab leak detection, and full-service repiping. Commercial work includes restaurants, school districts, and tenant improvements. Call Solace Plumbing at 480-630-0224.
