What Is Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting is when a professional plumber uses a high-pressure water stream to break up stubborn clogs, tree roots, and build-up in your pipes. Think of it like using a pressure washer! When you call Morris-Jenkins for hydro jetting, we’ll send a camera down your pipes first to make sure they’re in good shape (since the water pressure is a lot, we wanna make sure it’s safe for your pipes!) and so we know exactly where the clog is.
Not only does hydro jetting clear the clog itself, but it cleans the insides of your pipes and breaks down build-up. However, if your clogs are caused by pipe damage (such as tree roots creeping into your pipes), the problem is gonna come back eventually.
What Happens When You Pick Hydro Jetting Instead of a Repair
If your pipes have bigger problems, such as tree roots growing in them, hydro jetting isn’t gonna fix the problem for good. Sure, it’ll break up and blast away the roots for now, but new roots will grow. When there’s already damage to the pipes, it leaves the door open to more root growth and more damage. Over time, tree roots are gonna keep coming back, growing and clogging your drains all over again.
Think of it like a toothache! If your tooth hurts, you go to the dentist. They may tell you there’s plaque built up on your teeth, and that the plaque caused a cavity. If the hygienist cleans the plaque off, it doesn’t mean the cavity is gone, so you’ll still have tooth pain. That’s why the dentist needs to treat the cavity itself with a permanent solution. And having pain in your teeth isn’t normal! It means there’s an underlying issue. The same thing applies to your drains! It isn’t normal to have a slow or clogged drain. And if there’s a crack, hole, or other problem with your pipes, simply hydro jetting them won’t actually fix the problem itself.
What to Do to Permanently Fix a Slow or Clogged Drain
When your drain is slow or clogged because of damage to the pipe, your best bet for permanently fixing it is to have Morris-Jenkins repair or replace the damaged pipe. A drain repair is when we replace a section of pipe. If there’s only one area of your pipes that’s affected by tree roots and damage, a repair could be the easiest and most cost effective solution to keep your water flowing the right way for years to come! If there’s a lot of damage or damage in multiple sections of your pipes, a full replacement will make sure the days of clogs and slow drains are behind you. Not sure which option is best or what exactly is going on with your pipes? Schedule an appointment today!
Schedule the Right Drain Solution for Your Home
When the dirty bath water won’t go down the drain, your toilet starts backing up, or your sink drains slower than syrup, it’s time to call Morris-Jenkins! We can get your drains flowing the right way again FAST.