6 Warning Signs You Need a Hydro Jetting Service

Many homeowners have dealt with clogged sewer lines or drains at some point. Unfortunately, many people struggle to unclog the drains and sewer lines because they rely on home remedies. The most effective solution is to blast high-pressure water into the drains or sewer line. Explore the various signs listed below that might prompt you to hydro jet your drains.

1. Drain Cleaning Negligence

As long as the drains function properly, nobody bothers to clean them. This negligence is the reason nasty clogs form in the drains and sewer lines. Unfortunately, homeowners don't realize their mistake until the drains become sluggish or develop nasty clogs.

Routine drain cleaning is a great preventative measure to keep the drains clog-free. Hydro jetting should clear the grease and solids that have formed in the pipes for years. As a result, the drain pipes will remain effective for longer.

2. Stinky Drains

Bacteria and decomposing food particles are the leading causes of weird drain smells. Lack of drain maintenance allows food particles and grease to build up in the drains. Over time, the food particles decompose, creating a rotten smell. 

The weird odors will linger in your drains until you clean them. While home remedies might work, hydro jetting is the most effective drain-cleaning method. Hydro jetting will dislodge all the rotting substances that attract odor-causing bacteria, leaving your drains—and your home—smelling fresh and clean.

3. Sewer Backups 

A sewer system should carry away wastewater from your home. However, sewer water can back into your home if your system has a problem. When a sewer backup happens, you will find black water in the bathtub, bathroom floor, kitchen sinks, and toilet. 

But do sewer backups just happen? No! Backups only occur due to clogs in the sewer line. Therefore, you must dislodge the nasty clog by hydro jetting the sewer lines. Unless there is a root intrusion, hydro jetting should clear any obstructions that might cause sewer water to back up into your residence. 

4. Sluggish Drains

Slow-draining sinks and bathtubs are pretty common in many households. Unfortunately, many homeowners prefer solving sluggish drain problems using quick fixes such as pouring boiling water into their sinks. Such fixes are temporary, meaning the problem will recur after some weeks or months. 

If you have sluggish drains, it is time to get them hydro jetted. Remember that clogs and dirty pipes are the reason why your sinks and bathtubs take longer to drain water. Blasting the affected drain pipes with high-pressure water should dislodge the food particles and grease. 

5. Older Pipes

Old plumbing pipes are vulnerable to clogs and other problems. As such, you must give them extra attention to avoid problems. Hydro jetting is an excellent preventative measure to keep old pipes working effectively.

The high-pressure water cleans out all the dirt and sediment, making your pipes less vulnerable to clogging. So, invest in hydro jetting if your pipes are susceptible to degradation and corrosion.

6. Noisy Pipes

Many folks ignore noisy pipes because they never seem like a massive problem. However, noise is a sign of trouble in your piping system. Gurgling sounds in drain pipes can be attributed to clogs. 

Wastewater will produce a gurgling sound as it tries to squeeze past the blockage. Therefore, you must unclog the blockage to restore normal water flow. While you can dislodge the blockage using a drain snake, hydro jetting is more effective.

If your household has experienced any of the above warning signs, it is time to get a hydro jetting service. Calhoun Plumbing has a professional team to help you solve all your plumbing problems. Don't hesitate to contact us today to schedule an appointment.