How does drain jetting work?

Can Hydro jetting damage pipes?

When hydrojetting is done by a professional, they have been trained on hydro jetting hazards and precautions and know how to perform the task without damaging pipes.  If not done properly, like anything with force and water, yes, it can damage not only the pipes, but the foundation of your home, the landscaping, and more. A hydrojet job should only be done by an experienced professional plumbing contract. 

How often should you hydrojet?

One of the most aggravating things in a home are clogged drains, that is why it is important to do what you can to keep your plumbing lines clear and clog-free. When drains are clogged more than they aren’t and the household remedies or over-the-counter products aren’t working any more, it may be time to call a professional plumber.  

They will do a video inspection of your pipes and look for any obvious signs of broken lines, clogged lines, and what is causing the clog. From basic debris and dirt to tree roots, a professional plumbing contractor will have the experience to remove those clogs with a hydrojet process.  

Hydrojetting the sewer line doesn’t have to be done only when there is a clog though.  Schedule an annual hydrojetting job with your plumber to maintain your drain and sewer lines, keeping them clear of those annoying clogs. The hydrojet process is an expensive process, but the results are long lasting and well worth the extra money when you consider how many times you’ve had to call the plumber out to unclog your sewer lines. 

Is Hydro Jetting worth it?

Definitely, when done by a professional plumber that has the hydro jetting equipment and the experience in hydrojetting.  The process of using pressurized water to blast through a drain or sewer line to unclog and clear the line is one of the best ways to get the clog out safely. The process of hydrojet removes debris, dirt, grease, hair, mineral build-up, tree roots, and more. 

Until the hydrojet process was introduced, homeowners used over-the-counter products that could be harmful to the environment, their health, home, and the pipes. If those products didn’t work, they had to call a plumber each time, and at an hourly rate, plus parts, that can get expensive. A hydrojet job will get all that removed without causing damage to the environment, pipes, or the homeowner’s health or home.

What is the difference between hydro jetting vs snaking? 

Hydrojetting and snaking are both excellent means to remove clogs without the use of store-bought chemicals. Chemical drain cleaners contain harsh chemicals that are unsafe for humans and can corrode the pipes. With repeated usage, that corrosion can rupture the pipes. 

• The Process of Snaking: Snaking works great for simple clogs that are not hardened inside the pipes. This method has been used or years to remove emergency clogs and has done well without causing much damage to the pipes. A trained plumbing technician inserts an auger-like cable into the drain, feeding the line until they hit resistance, which is the clog. They then crank that auger-like cable more, using force, to bust that clog into smaller pieces and push through the drain.  when the cable is removed.
• The Hydrojet Process: As we have discussed earlier, hydrojet is the combination of high-pressure water being blasted through special nozzles that loosens and removes the hardened debris that becomes stuck to the pipe’s interior. Hydrojet process is able to effectively and safely remove those clogs that snaking isn’t able to remove. The hydrojet process also smooths out rough spots inside the pipe to prevent future clogs.

For an older home, hydrojetting may not be the best answer. Overtime, plumbing pipes become weak, and hydrojetting can create more damage. A professional plumber should be the only person to hydrojet your pipes because they know the situations where hydrojet is not the option to utilize.  

Both processes, hydrojet and snaking are excellent processes, when used in the right situation.