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 bathtub and shower, drain installation and cleaning, faucet installation and repair, and garbage disposal installation and repair. Commercial work includes restaurants, school districts, and tenant improvements. Call us to learn more.
