Hydro Jetting: What is It, and What Are the Benefits?

Clogged pipes and slow drains in your Sacramento, CA, home affect more than the flow of water. These plumbing problems disrupt your daily schedule as you wait for the sink or tub to empty. Here are some reasons to choose hydro jetting as an environmentally-friendly solution to blocked pipes.

What’s Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting uses the power of pressurized water to break up clogs and clear pipes. Our plumbers run a hose through the drain or clean the area closest to the clog. Then, a forward jet punches through the material, and backward jets ensure the pipe is clean.

Complete Cleaning

When dealing with a slow drain, you might try snaking out the blockage or pouring chemical cleaners into your system. These techniques are often temporary solutions. It won’t be long before the drain is slow again.

Hydro jetting removes the clog and eliminates any residue where a clog can reform. After this treatment, you’ll have wide-open pipes that can handle your daily water usage without issues. This procedure gives your plumbing system a fresh start.

Environmentally Friendly Option

It’s important to remember that whatever flows through your pipes will make its way into the environment. Commercial drain cleaners use strong chemicals to dissolve clogs. If you look at the package, you’ll read warnings about potential damage to your skin and eyes.

Hydro jetting works with only two ingredients: water and pressure. Once the powerful stream breaks up the clog or small roots, it’ll flow harmlessly into your septic or municipal sewer system. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you have chosen a clean solution to your plumbing problems.

Simple, Versatile Process

Your plumbing system can handle a large volume of flowing water. Hydro jetting takes advantage of this construction to provide a solution that takes care of many plumbing emergencies.

This technique can break up stubborn clogs from grease and fat. Although oils are not water-soluble, the pressure of the stream will force them down the pipe. This same force will remove other types of residues that stick to pipe walls.

In your outdoor drainage or sewer line, hydro jetting will remove small tree roots that make their way into the pipe and create chronic clogs. There will be a smooth path through every part of your plumbing system.

Safe for Home Plumbing

The pressure involved with jetting can make some homeowners nervous. No one wants their plumbing damaged by a pipe-cleaning process. However, in professional hands, hydro jetting is safe for most plumbing systems.

The spray heads that fire the water has an angular design that prevents them from hitting your pipes at full force. Clogs and residue will feel the power of the stream, but your pipes will be safe.

The safety of your plumbing is a reason to look for professional plumbers with hydro jetting experience. We can adjust the pressure to accommodate different types of pipes and carry out the procedure using the highest safety standards. Hydro jetting is a great option for everything from PVC pipes to cement sewer lines.

A Sanitary Choice

Pulling out a clog with a snake can leave an unsanitary mess in your kitchen or bathroom. Homeowners appreciate that jetting forces clogged material down the line and out of the house. Once our technicians finish their work, the pipes are clear and the work area is clean.

Perfect for Preventive Maintenance

Homes and businesses prone to frequent clogs may want to consider an annual hydro jetting appointment. Jetting out the system will remove residue before it can cause slow or blocked drains. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your pipes are completely clean.

Hydro jetting is a powerful tool for handling and preventing plumbing emergencies. Contact Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Air to schedule a hydro jetting appointment.

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