What Exactly Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting uses high-pressure blasts of water to clear clogs and clean drain lines. Although hydro jetting has been around for a while, many homeowners don't know what it is or how it can help them maintain the health of their plumbing system. After all, hydro jetting sounds like a water sport people do on vacation. Hydro jetting is one of the best ways professional plumbers clean drains. So read on to find answers to the most common questions about hydro jetting. 

How Does Hydro Jetting Clean Drains?

Hydro jetting machines use various pressures to clear clogs and clean drains depending on the clog's severity and the drainpipe's size. A professional plumber will often do a video inspection of the drain before they perform hydro jetting to ensure there isn't a structural problem with the pipe. Once that's done, they will feed a line into the drain and use high-pressure blasts of water to clear any obstructions. 

Hydro jetting can help clear several obstructions that other types of drain cleaning can't clear. This includes hard-to-clear materials like grease, oil, hair, mineral deposits, and even roots that have grown into drain lines. 

What Are the Signs It's Time for Hydro Jetting?

While some drain clogs are simple, like the occasional toilet clog, others can become a serious problem. These kinds of tough clogs can easily be fixed with hydro jetting. But how do homeowners know whether they need hydro jetting or not? There are certain signs that homeowners can look out for when it comes to drain clogs. 

When drains in the whole house are sluggish or backed up, it usually means that there's a clogged sewer line. Hydro jetting is ideal, especially because the sewer line is hard to reach and clear without a professional plumber. But hydro jetting can also work for particularly stubborn single drain clogs and drains that seem to back up often. It's also a good idea to do professional hydro jetting when foul odors or gurgling sounds come from one or more drains. 

How Does Hydro Jetting Compare to Other Drain Cleaning Methods?

Hydro jetting is unique among drain-cleaning techniques because it uses water instead of harsh chemicals or augers like drain snakes. The downside of using harsh chemicals is threefold:

• They don't often clear the whole clog
• They are bad for the environment
• They can weaken the pipe when used repeatedly over time

Similarly, drain snakes can damage drains, and they don't often clean the whole clog. Since plumbers can use different nozzles and pressures when hydro jetting, they can ensure they don't damage the pipes. The high-pressure water jet can clean the entire pipe, clearing away years of buildup in the home's drains. It can do all this without damaging the pipes, making hydro jet drain cleaning an ideal option for homeowners with tough clogs.

About Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc

Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc. has been proudly serving Seaside, CA, since 1999. The family-owned-and-operated company provides 24/7 emergency services performed by respectful technicians. They also provide upfront pricing. Contact them today for hydro jet drain cleaning in Seaside, CA. 

Contact Information:

Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc

1112 Phoenix Ave Ste B
Seaside, CA 93955
United States

Christopher Wilson Jr.
(831) 309-0991
https://www.chriswilsonplumbing.com/