Does Your Home Need Hydro Jetting?

Fast And Effective Clog Solutions

Drain and sewer clogs are one of the one common plumbing problems that people seek professional help for. Your home’s drains and sewer lines take a lot of abuse in the course of performing their regular duties. Clogs can come in the form of gurgling, slow-moving drainage, or in the worst cases, a full-blown sewer backup.

The problem with slow-moving drains is that they don’t tend to get any better without intervention. In fact, they usually get far worse. In this article, you will learn about the latest and most effective way to fix clogs and maintain your plumbing system. You will also be armed with knowledge about how to prevent clogged drains and sewer in the first place.

What Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is the latest method of cleaning out drains and sewer lines when they are clogged. Up until recently, chemical treatments and pipe snaking were the preferred methods of unclogging drains. The downside to chemical treatments is that they are dangerous to use and many times cause permanent damage to your plumbing system. Additionally, pipe snakes have a bad habit of clearing out clogs but doing nothing about the debris that is built up on pipe walls.

With hydro jetting, a high-pressure water hose is inserted into the drain or sewer line that is clogged or moving slowly. The hose sprays water in all directions as it is fed into the pipe. The high-pressure water blasts through clogs and cleans the walls of the pipes. Once the walls of the pipes are clean, clogs are far less likely to form and your drainage system will move water away much more efficiently.

What Causes Clogged Drains?

Paying attention to what is put down your drains will make you less likely to experience a clog. Most drain problems are the result of putting things into the drain system that probably should not have been there in the first place. Some common clog-makers are:

• Kitchen grease
• Soap scum
• Hair
• Food scraps
• Foreign debris

A note about toilets: even if a product is advertised as “flushable,” it probably isn’t. Toilet paper is the only thing that should be flushed. The reason for this is that toilet paper breaks down during a flushing cycle. Other products do not.

Clearing And Hydro Jetting A Clog

To take care of your plumbing system, the best thing you can do is pay attention to what ends up in the drain. Discard food scraps in the trash. Keep hair screens in bathtubs and showers. Put small trash cans near commodes so users can discard unflushable items.

If you do find yourself dealing with a clog, call a professional. DIY solutions can often do more harm than good. A plumber will come out and recommend a hydro jetting service to remove the clog and clean the interior of your pipes. Most plumbing contractors even offer this as a same-day service.

About PlumbCrazy

PlumbCrazy has nearly 35 years of experience serving the Abingdon, MD area. They offer a full line of professional plumbing services for your peace of mind. Whether you need a new hot water heater or are dealing with numerous leaks, they have the skills to help you.

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