You may be used to seeing plumbers use a larger version of a drain snake or auger to clear out sewer lines. That's still a valid way to break through clogs, but drain jetting is quickly becoming the go-to method for not only opening clogged drains, but also cleaning out those drains and helping you keep an eye on your home's plumbing. It's a safe method that is a beneficial addition to your yearly home maintenance list.
How Drain Jetting Works
Drain jetting is the process of shooting high-pressure water down into a pipe. The water enters the pipe with such force that it blasts out clogs and anything else in its way. That's really the gist of it; the actual process, though, is more involved.
Your pipes have to be inspected first with a camera to ensure they're in good shape. If they are, the drain jetting can commence, using different nozzles, until the pipe is clean.
Blasting Away Hard Deposits
The use of high-pressure water has a lot of benefits. One is that it can blast out hard deposits that snaking might leave in place. The nozzles are configured to blast water through the center of the pipes and along the insides as well, knocking hard deposits off the sides and pushing the debris out and into the sewer system. This is a great way to reduce the chances of a clog forming within the next year.
Clearing out Tree Roots
Tree roots often invade pipes in search of nutrients, and removing them can be a pain. But drain jetting can blast those out. Remember that you have to have your pipes inspected, so the plumbers will be aware of where the root is and what part of the pipe will need to be repaired. They'll use a special nozzle to clear those roots out.
Removing Sludge
Sometimes hard deposits and tree roots aren't the cause of your slow or constantly clogging drains; it's the sludge that sticks to the sides of the pipes. Like hard deposits, this sludge can build up and trap more debris, eventually leading to a clog.
Sludge may not be the hardest substance, but it sure is sticky, and snaking the drain doesn't always break all of it up. Drain jetting can push that sludge out quickly.
Customizing for the Pipe's Size and Type
Drain snakes and augers come in different sizes; you've seen how a sewer line auger is way bigger than a kitchen sink drain snake. But drain jetting is even more customizable and allows the plumbers to fit the jetting to the size and type of drain.
And that's another thing; as long as the pipe is in good condition, drain jetting can work on any pipe material. There's no worry about something like the end of the auger scratching up or otherwise damaging the pipes.
Inspecting Reveals Pipe Condition
Yet one more benefit is that initial pipe inspection. By looking into the pipe beforehand, you and the plumber get a good idea of what's happening in there. If there's hidden damage that you didn't know about, whether or not it's related to the clog, you now know that you have to have it repaired or the pipe replaced.
If you've got drains and pipes in need of drain jetting or hydro jetting in Cherry Hill, NJ, or you want to see about hydro jetting in Delaware County, PA, Gaceta Plumbing can help you.
Contact us to set up a time for a consultation and possibly an inspection to see what's happening in your home's drains before they act up.
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