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We want to start this off by saying, even if your drain clog isn\u2019t \u201cstubborn,\u201d it\u2019s never a good idea to use store-bought liquid drain cleaners to resolve the issue. Sure, you\u2019ve probably used it in the past and had \u201csuccess,\u201d but that success may have meant relieving the clog for a few months until it came back again\u2014and you had to buy more drain cleaner!<\/p>\n
In fact, some of these store-bought solutions even state in the instructions that you may have to use them again. That\u2019s because they don\u2019t actually remove <\/em>the clog. They break through it so water flow gets back to an acceptable level for a while. But then the clog builds back up. What\u2019s worse, these solutions contain corrosive chemicals, and persistent use is going to lead to Sterling, VA plumbing<\/a> problems down the line.<\/p>\n But what is it? The simplest answer is that it\u2019s a method of using jets of water to clear your pipes.<\/p>\n Wait, that\u2019s effective? Well, yes!<\/p>\n If you put water under enough pressure\u00a0and then blast it from a hose nozzle, the force of the water can scour away even the most stubborn build-up and blockages inside\u00a0a plumbing system. The water pressure for a hydro-jetter is extremely high\u2014at least 7500 psi.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll take this opportunity to mention that only a trained and experienced professional should handle this tool! The power from this water jet is enough to remove all kinds of debris stuck to the inside of your drainpipes\u2014grease and oil, hair, soap scum, minerals, and more. Hydro-jetting is even used to eliminate tree root growth into the sewer line.<\/p>\n This drain cleaning tool works through a reservoir of water, with a motor to put that water under pressure. The water is sent through a long hose inserted into the drains through a drain opening or clean-out.<\/p>\n A directional nozzle at the end blasts out the water in all directions. There are different types of directional nozzles to deal with specific drain blockage problems.<\/p>\n The biggest benefit of this drain cleaning method is how thorough it is. Motorized drain augers such as drain snakes are powerful enough that they break apart clogs. But, they usually can\u2019t remove all the build-up on your drainpipe walls, and leave enough to allow more build-up to start again.<\/p>\n The scouring action of a professional grade hydro-jet removes everything and allows it to wash downstream in the plumbing system. This drain cleaning method also protects your home\u2019s plumbing system as it doesn\u2019t introduce any harsh chemicals like store-bought solutions do.<\/p>\n Again, we want to stress the importance of only trusting a pro for this job. As we described, hydro-jetters are very powerful. In fact, hydro-jetting uses in industrial settings can be strong enough to cut through metal. Therefore, we urge you to hire a pro not only to avoid injury, but also damage to your plumbing system!<\/p>\nHydro-Jetting Is the Answer to Effective Drain Cleaning<\/h2>\n
The Biggest Advantage of Hydro-Jetting<\/h2>\n