When it comes to what goes on in your sewer line, out of sight out of mind is the mantra most people choose to adopt. Unfortunately, clogs and blockages can easily bring this portion of your plumbing front of mind.
A blocked sewer line is never pretty, but that doesn’t have to be your problem. At Mission AC and Plumbing let us be the ones to take care of the dirty work! You can count on us to clear your home’s main sewer line as part of our hydrojetting services.
Think of it this way: if you have a dirty dish that’s caked in hardened food, a light rinse won’t do any good. Instead, you’ll need to use the high-pressure nozzle of your kitchen sink to blast away remaining waste.
Your main sewer line works in a similar way. As you drain a bathtub, wash something down the sink or flush a toilet, all this wastewater flows into your main sewer line. However, if materials that are larger in size or harder to dissolve make their way into your plumbing, the line becomes susceptible to clogs.
When this happens, your plumbing system is much like the plate in the metaphor – it has materials stuck to it that won’t easily come off. That’s where hydrojetting comes in!
During the hydrojetting process, a professional plumber will insert a hose into your drain line and spray a steady stream of water. This water comes out of the hose highly pressurized, allowing it to cut through debris and clear blockages by pushing the waste out of your sewer line.
It’s worth noting that not all sewer lines can have hydrojetting done on them due to factors such as size, age or accessibility. If you’re wondering if this is the right option for your home, a professional plumber can help you make that decision!
When it comes to drain cleaning, there’s more than one way to go about clearing stubborn clogs. This can leave Houston homeowners wondering which option is right for them.
Next time you find yourself thinking, ‘Is a hydrojet better than a drain snake?’, turn to Mission AC and Plumbing for answers! We’re here to explain what makes hydrojetting a worthwhile option for your home.
Drain snakes and augers are useful tools, but their effectiveness is not quite to the level of a hydrojet. This is because drain snakes are designed to twist and pull at a clog in order to dislodge it. While this can create space for water to drain, it does not have the same ability to clean a pipe.
During hydrojetting, the water will come in contact with all parts of a pipe. Instead of only breaking apart a clog in the middle of the pipe, residue and buildup along the edges will be broken apart. This will get rid of any starting point a clog could build from.
Plungers and drain snakes are handy tools for clearing drains, but they work best when the clog is closer to the drain. Hydrojetting, on the other hand, allows debris to be cleared that’s much farther down the pipe system.
When you’re having trouble deciding which strategy is best for your needs, contact our team of professional plumbers to help get the answers you need!
From the kitchen to the bathroom, all of your Houston water systems are designed to drain into your main sewer line where the waste will be carried away. However, clogs in your sewer line prevent this from happening.
When a clog is first developing, you may notice inconveniences like a slow draining sink, but if the problem is left unresolved, you can expect the consequences to get worse. For example, if the water can’t flow down your pipes, it may cause a backup of waste to enter your home.
When it comes to clogged sewer lines, there’s no singular culprit. In fact, there’s many factors that can cause your line to become clogged. Here’s just a few:
No matter what the cause of your clogged pipes may be, Mission AC and Plumbing is ready to come to the rescue. Call on our team when you need to schedule a Houston hydrojetting service appointment.
When it comes to hydrojetting and drains, Houston homeowners can rest assured that our team has the expertise necessary to provide reliable solutions. In fact, our team regularly attends trainings to make sure our skills stay sharp and we’re always up-to-date on the best ways to help your home.
When the threat of a clog is weighing heavy on your thoughts, get your mind out of the sewers and call your trusted plumbing experts in Houston! Our team is confident in the work we do, and we’re ready to provide high-quality plumbing services. Reach out to us today!
Usually yes, but we confirm before we start. A camera inspection of the line shows us the pipe material and condition first. Sound cast iron, PVC and clay lines handle jetting well. A line that is already cracked or collapsing needs repair, not pressure, and the camera tells us which situation you have before any water flows.
Yes. Specialized cutting nozzles slice through root intrusions and flush the debris out of the line. This solves the immediate blockage, but roots entered through a gap in the pipe and will grow back through the same opening. After clearing roots we show you the camera footage and walk through the repair options, usually a spot repair at the intrusion point or lining the damaged section of pipe.
Most residential jobs run one to two hours, including the camera inspection before and after. Heavy grease buildup or long root intrusions can take longer. You see the before and after footage yourself, so there is no guessing whether the line is actually clean.
For most homes, only when there is a problem. Homes with recurring grease buildup or lines with slight sags that collect debris benefit from jetting every one to two years as maintenance. It costs far less than an emergency backup call, and considerably less than the cleanup after one.
The pattern gives it away. A single slow bathroom sink is a local clog and a simple fix. Multiple drains backing up at once, gurgling toilets or sewage odors point to the main line, and recurring main line clogs are exactly what jetting solves. If snaking the same line has become a routine expense, jetting breaks the cycle.
