Hydro Jetting Basics Explained

3 FAQs About Hydro Jetting

While there are several methods for cleaning and fixing a clogged sewer line, hydro jet drain cleaning is one of the best and safest forms of drain cleaning around. It is more effective than a drain auger and safer than chemical drain openers. It is usually considered the gold standard for both maintenance and clog removal. This article will discuss the importance of hydro jetting in detail and its advantages over other drain cleaning methods.

FAQ #1: What Is Hydro Jetting?

The beauty of hydro jetting is in its simplicity. It uses high-pressure water to clean out pipes and safely remove clogs. The hydro jetting tool comprises a hose attachment, a silicone balloon, and a high-pressure nozzle. The hose is attached to the device and then slipped into the pipe access. When the water is turned on, the balloon fills, creating a seal within the pipe that prevents backflow. 

Once the seal is created, the pressure in the balloon activates the nozzle, and a stream shoots down the pipe to break up sewer line clogs and clean debris off the inside. Ways a homeowner can tell that they need to have hydro jetting performed include:

• Bubbling from drains
• Frequent clogging
• Gurgling in pipes
• Slow draining

FAQ #2: How Safe Is Hydro Jetting for Pipes?

It can be said confidently that hydro jetting is a safe and effective way to clean pipes. Chemical drain cleaners or chemical drain openers can corrode and eat away at different types of pipes, making them more susceptible to leaking and clogging. However, hydro jetting doesn't use any harmful chemicals. There is a risk with any drain-clearing method, but if the pipes are in good condition, hydro jetting is safe. The water pressure is so effective in cleaning that it can cause leaking or breakage in pipes if they are aged or already damaged. Sound pipes of any material type are great candidates for hydro jetting.

FAQ #3: What Are the Advantages of Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting has some distinct benefits over other types of drain clearing, which have been discussed briefly in the previous two sections but will be discussed in more detail here. While the plumber’s snake is still useful in many cases, here are the reasons to choose hydro jetting instead. 

• More Thorough Cleaning: Hydro jetting cleans the entire pipe; it doesn’t just eliminate the clog like a plumber's snake. This process makes the pipes less likely to clog in the future by removing debris clinging to the sides of the pipe. It also is able to clear clogs made from many materials, such as grease and tree roots. 
• Less Collateral Damage: Because it uses water, hydro jetting is less likely to cause physical damage to pipes, unlike chemical drain cleaners. Other methods of drain cleaning can do more damage and make pipes more likely to clog again.

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Affordable Plumbing, Heating & Air

18729 State HWY 181
Fairhope, AL 36532
United States

Summer Cooper
(251) 990-5248
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