What is Hydro Jetting and How Does it Work?
Hydro jetting involves high-pressure water streams that scour away roots, sludge, and grease without harming your pipes.
Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air uses high-tech equipment with customized nozzles to thoroughly clean your drains. Additionally, you can restore wastewater flow rates and preserve the life of your plumbing system with regular hydro jetting services.
Unlike chemical drain cleaners, hydro jetting flushes away grease, sludge, scale, and even small roots from the full diameter of your line. Our plumbers always start with a camera inspection to confirm the condition of the pipes and adjust the pressure, ensuring your plumbing is safe while still providing a thorough clean.
Here are signs it’s time to schedule hydro jetting in Charleston:
- Frequent clogs (recurring backups)
- Slow flow or gurgling drains
- Foul odors from sinks, floor drains, or cleanouts
- Failure to meet health codes or grease-trap/line violations
- Multiple fixtures backing up at once (main line issue)
- Old pipes with heavy scale or grease buildup
Benefits of hydro jetting
There are numerous benefits to scheduling hydro jetting services, whether you’re a business owner or a homeowner.
Residential hydro jetting benefits:
- Clears years of grease, soap scum, and hair buildup
- Helps prevent unexpected sewage backups
- Reduces unpleasant odors
- Extends the life of your pipes without harsh chemicals
Commercial hydro jetting benefits:
- Keeps kitchens, restrooms, and floor drains flowing freely
- Minimizes emergency shutdowns and after-hours calls
- Helps maintain health code compliance in food service
- Restores pipe capacity to handle heavy usage
When is hydro jetting not the right choice?
If you have aging clay or cast iron pipes, hydro jetting may not be the best choice for your home or business. Fortunately, Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air offers a wide range of other services tailored to your specific needs.
If it is a good fit for your plumbing, we recommend hydro jetting every one to two years for the best results. In many cases, hydro jetting can safely cut through roots without damaging your pipes. However, thick roots that have caused extensive damage may require other methods to clear your plumbing.
