Why A Hydro Jet Does A Good Job Of Drain Cleaning And How To Reduce Your Risk Of Getting Drain Clogs

It's not surprising that your home's sewer drain gets clogged up occasionally. The sewer drain takes waste from your home to the city's sewer line, so it carries fat and food bits from the kitchen, lint from the laundry room, paper and assorted trash from the bathroom, water scale from hard water, and corrosion and sediment from old pipes. Plus, the drain can get clogged with tree roots that catch other debris as the water flows through.

Drain cleaning is the solution for a clogged drain since a hydro jet can wash out any type of clog that comes along. Here's a look at why a hydro jet does a good job at drain cleaning and ways you can protect your plumbing to keep clogs from developing.

Why A Hydro Jet Is Good For Drain Cleaning

A hydro jet uses pressure and water to clear out a sewer drain. The water jet doesn't shoot out the front. Instead, there are multiple jets that shoot out of the side of the nozzle. The water jets spray the sides of the pipe to knock off debris that's stuck, such as biofilm, mineral scale, and tree roots.

Hydro jetting is effective at both busting through clogs and cleaning the insides of a drain. This makes it better at cleaning drains than a drain auger. Once the debris is broken up, the water pushes it out the end of the pipe so the drain is clean and clear.

How You Can Decrease The Need For Drain Cleaning

A hydro jet can remove all kinds of clogs as well as tree roots that keep growing back. While you can get your drain cleaned any time it needs it, if you take good care of your drains, they may not need to be cleaned very often. For instance, don't pour fat down the drain so your kitchen drain stays clear.

Also, use your garbage disposal correctly and avoid putting things in it you're not supposed to. Read the manual that came with your disposal so you know what things you need to avoid throwing in the appliance, such as bones, coffee grounds, bread, and eggshells.

If you have a problem with hard water, consider installing a water softener to protect your plumbing. When your water is softer, there will be less scale buildup inside the pipes.

The toilet is another plumbing part that contributes to drain clogs. Use toilet paper that breaks down rapidly in water and avoid flushing anything that isn't toilet paper.

Another thing you can do is watch for changes in how fast your drains empty. If your drains are suddenly slow, then there could be a new clog that's building. An early clog is a good time to take action since you might be able to clear the clog yourself with a plunger before it has a chance to get bad.

Call a plumber to learn more about drain cleaning. 

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