Hydro Jetting for Pipe Maintenance

Many drain clogs are caused by simple things. Too much hair getting tangled in the pipes or a piece of plastic that slipped down the drain when it shouldn’t have – small obstructions that cause big problems but are themselves a straightforward fix. Often, once the object is removed, things flow again with ease and that’s the end of the story.

However, sometimes, those clogs just keep coming back. If you find that you’re constantly having to deal with clogged drains, your sewer and drain lines might require more thorough attention than a simple drain clearing.

Over time, minerals, soap scum, grease and other obstructions build up in your drainpipes, slowing water flow or stopping it altogether. Additionally, if your home has a lot of trees or bushes around it, some of those roots may invade your pipes to further block them.

These stubborn intrusions are no match for hydro jetting. Hydro jetting is a technology plumbers typically use to remove stubborn clogs, but the method’s benefits to your pipes can also help prevent bigger clogs before they happen.

Scheduling a preventative hydro jetting service can solve a lot of these problems and avoid future issues that may turn into expensive emergencies later. If you find yourself dealing with recurring clogs, slow flowing pipes, gurgling noises, or foul smells coming from your drain, you may want to consider scheduling preventative hydro jetting with a trustworthy, experienced plumbing team like the one at Goettl.

What is Preventative Hydro Jetting?

A hydro jet is a specialized piece of plumbing equipment made up of a high-powered pump connected to a flexible hose with a pressure spray nozzle.

After a plumber performs a video inspection of your pipes for overall integrity (at Goettl, this is included free with your hydro jetting service), and detects the location of clogs or obstructions, they’ll insert the hydro jet nozzle into the pipe and spray pressurized water (around 35,000 psi) through it at high speed (around 400 mph). This water scours the inside surface of your pipes, clearing out any accumulated food particles, sediments, grease, soap scum, or invasive tree roots obstructing the free flow of water.

Hydro jetting is an incredibly effective way to clear out blocked or constricted pipes without harsh chemicals, snaking tools, or invasive excavation to access the clogged section of pipe. Preventative hydro jetting is a service that regularly scours the pipe walls before clogs and blockages form, which has numerous benefits in both the short and long term.

Benefits of Preventative Hydro Jetting

Prevents Future Plumbing Issues

By scouring your pipe’s walls with high-pressure spray, preventative hydro jetting removes any roots that have found their way in, stubborn grease and fat build up, and any other sediments and debris that will eventually clog up your pipes if left unchecked. Without any obstructions remaining that can block your pipes, it’s much less likely that you’ll need plumbing repairs later to deal with slow or stopped drains.

Improved Water Flow

The debris, minerals, grease, and roots accumulating in your pipes narrows your drainage diameter, causing the water to flow slower past the obstacles. By erasing these obstructions from your pipe’s walls, your water will drain away from your home much faster and easier.

Protects Your Pipes

Built up sludge, minerals, and debris can damage your pipes through corrosion and decay. Similarly, unchecked root growth in your pipes can affect their structural integrity as the roots spread and expand. Preventative hydro jetting removes these issues before they can cause future damage, maintaining your pipe’s health over the long run. Plus, hydro jetting is much safer than using harsh chemicals or invasive snaking tools that can damage your pipe’s integrity.

Saves Money Over the Long Term

Emergency plumbing calls can be expensive. Depending on where the clog is, a plumber may need to excavate part of your yard or home to access and clear the pipe. This means more mess and more money spent. By hydro jetting your pipes before clogs occur, you don’t have to worry about calling a plumber to deal with obstructed pipes later.

Environmentally Friendly

Harsh chemicals used to dissolve blockages can damage your pipes, and are harmful to the local water supply. Preventative hydro jetting cleans out your pipe walls using only water, which is then flushed harmlessly.

How Often Should I Schedule Preventative Hydro Jetting?

Preventative hydro jetting provides long-lasting results and is a service you only need to schedule once every two years or so. By thoroughly clearing out any debris, root intrusions, and potential blockages from your pipe’s walls, it will be a while before the grease, soap scum, debris, or roots begin constricting your water’s flow again.   

However, each property has different needs, it’s best to determine the status of your pipes with a camera inspection.

Preventative hydro jetting is a service that should only be performed by an experienced plumbing professional. Only a trained and licensed plumber, like our team at Goettl, can properly assess whether your pipes are structurally sound to handle the high-pressure spray without damage, and perform this service correctly to open your pipes. Goettl has multiple options to tackle any stubborn clog, including mini-jetting, which uses a smaller unit and lower pressure for certain pipes and obstructions.

If you are experiencing frequent clogs or slow drainage, gurgling coming from your pipes, foul smells wafting up from the drain, or you want to avoid future repair bills, call Goettl today or schedule online for our preventative hydro jetting service. For the best in plumbing services: Don’t settle. Call Goettl!