What Is Hydro Jetting?
Hydrojetting is a non-invasive plumbing procedure that clears blockages and clogs from plumbing pipes. Following a plumbing inspection to determine if the problem can be remedied by hydrojetting, an experienced plumber will find a nearby access point and insert a hose into the compromised line. The hose is equipped with a nozzle that forces high-pressure water through the plumbing system to clear tree roots, grease, debris buildup, or any other clogging material, such as rust from corroding pipes.
When Is Hydro Jetting An Option
Hydrojetting is usually used after plunging or snaking a pipe. These methods easily remove minor clogs, but when the clog forms repeatedly, a more serious technique must be employed. To determine if hydrojetting will help, a trained technician will first schedule a camera inspection to evaluate the problem along with the condition of the plumbing pipes.
Slow Drains
If, after attempting to plunge or snake a pipe, slow-to-empty drains remain, hydrojetting should be considered. Even drains that seem to be cleared but then reclog quickly can benefit from hydrojetting.
Smelly Drains
Foul odors coming from the drains in your home may indicate an issue with the sewer line. A thorough sewer line clearing is likely to rid a home of bad smells.
Blocked Drains
Drains that refuse to empty altogether are drains with serious clogs. Plunging and snaking should be attempted, but if those methods fail, hydrojetting should be considered.
Risks Associated With Hydrojetting
It is essential to disclose that hydrojetting is not a DIY project under any circumstances. It requires expertise and experience and, if used in the wrong setting, can cause more harm than good to a plumbing system. If the affected pipes are severely damaged, aging, misaligned, or collapsed, hydrojetting may not be an option.
Additionally, a hydro jet pushing more than 4000 PSI of pressure can seriously injure the user by removing their skin or worse. The risks are too great even to attempt to hydrojet one’s own plumbing pipes, and we highly discourage it.
Benefits Of Hydro Jetting
Although there are some risks associated with hydrojetting, the benefits far outweigh them. To enjoy these benefits, you must use a plumber with knowledge of plumbing systems who can intelligently determine if hydro jetting is an option.
Safety
As discussed, using a hydro jet in inexperienced hands is a safety risk. The force of the water is so great that the user’s balance is compromised, and the pressure is so high that they can hurt themselves or destroy the plumbing pipes they are attempting to clear.
Even licensed plumbers may not have the experience and expertise needed to operate the equipment correctly.
Time Savings
There is no better or quicker method of clearing a pipe than hydrojetting. The high-pressure water blasts through grease buildup, tree roots, dirt, debris, or other items creating the clog.
Long Lasting Results
The pressurized water not only removes the clog but also scrubs the pipes clean, leaving behind pipes that will likely be clog-free and require less attention in the future. A clean pipe will allow waste products to exit the system without contributing to future clogs.
Environmentally Friendly
A common practice among homeowners and inexperienced plumbers is to reach for chemically based drain cleaners when a clog forms. Although this product effectively removes clogs, the chemicals damage pipe materials and end up in our water supply.
Hydrojetting is not damaging to pipes or the environment as it only uses water to do its job.
Non-Invasive
Hydro jetting accesses plumbing pipes through plumbing access points such as a cleanout. While the sewer line can be cleared using higher pressure, if the inside drains need attention, a hydro jetting machine that uses lower pressure can be used.
The best part of hydrojetting is that outdoor excavation is not required, so yards and driveways remain intact. Additionally, walls and ceilings indoors will not need to be cut open to access the plumbing pipes. This non-invasiveness is a huge cost saver and mess avoider.
Looking For A Hydrojetting Service To Clear Your Clogged Plumbing Pipes?
As we have learned, hydrojetting is a valuable and non-invasive method of clearing plumbing pipes with the added bonus of cleaning them, which helps prevent future plumbing problems.
Regardless of whether clogs form from grease buildup, tree root intrusion, or corroding pipes, hydro jetters, in the right hands, can be the fastest, least invasive, and lowest-cost solution.
Call us today to learn more about how hydro jetting can relieve your biggest plumbing headaches. Rest assured, we are the plumbers most qualified for the task. We have years of expertise and can address clogged pipes with the confidence only years of experience can provide.
