There are several well known ways to clear a clogged drain or sewer line. You might want to reach for the chemical drain cleaner, but as we discussed in a previous post, there are some very compelling reasons to not do that. In addition to liquid cleaners, you might try snaking or cabling, which are slightly more involved methods of drain cleaning that are best left up to a professional plumber.
While these can be effective ways to clean clogged drain pipes, they’re not advised for larger issues that might arise in your sewer line. But don’t worry! Action Jackson Plumbing offers a solution for sewer lines that’s known as hydro jetting.
This post will familiarize you with the purpose and process of hydro jetting, as well as its benefits for your plumbing system.
How Hydro Jetting Works
Unlike chemical solutions or snakes/cables, which can only be used to dissolve or pull out small drain clogs, hydro jetting is a high pressure drain cleaning method designed to do more than just dislodge debris.
When you hire Action Jackson to perform hydro jetting on your sewer line, our professional plumbers will deploy a reverse jet tool all the way to the end of your pipe system. Then, they’ll switch on the pressure which will spray water backwards up the line to the tune of 1500 to 4000 pounds per minute.
Cleaning Vs. Unclogging
Not only will this high pressure tool drive out simple clogs, it will also scrub away grease, sand, and sediment that builds up in your drain over years of constant use. Hydro jetting can also be a way to remove tree root growth from your pipe lines. Undetected, these roots can cause cracks and ruptures in your lines that could result in very high dollar repairs. Periodic hydro jetting can remove these roots without having to perform major construction on your property.
Why You Might Need Hydro Jetting
Are you experiencing frequent drain clogs? Do you smell a foul odor wafting up from your sinks? Are you aware that you have hard water? These are all signs that you might want to inquire about hydro jetting, because you’re at a higher risk of pipe buildup.
Have questions about hydro jetting? Call Action Jackson Plumbing for more details about this valuable service.