BEST Air Conditioning Plumbing Repair provides hydro jetting in Las Vegas, NV to clear stubborn clogs in your sewer line. Hydro jetting is a specialized plumbing service in which plumbers use high-pressure water jets to scour the inside of pipes. Hydro jetting removes mineral scale buildup from a pipe’s walls to allow soap, water, and food particles to travel smoothly through a plumbing system.
If you’re experiencing multiple slow drains throughout your home, it’s important to address issues before they escalate. Whether you’re dealing with frequent clogs or gurgling pipes, the professional plumbers at BEST will get your plumbing system running smoothly again.
Call us at (702) 970-4911 for professional hydro jetting services or book online!
Schedule OnlineHydro Jetting vs. Snaking: What Actually Clears the Line
Hydro jetting is a much more effective drain cleaning method than traditional snaking because it doesn’t simply poke a hole through clogs, but rather deep cleans the entire pipe for long-lasting results.
What is snaking?
Snaking is a cost-effective solution for minor localized clogs, such as a hair clog in a shower drain. A drain snake, also called a plumbing auger, is a metal cable with a corkscrew or cutting head on one end and a motor or hand crank on the other.
Drain snakes mechanically break through blockages in pipes, either by punching a hole through them or retrieving them. Snaking is an affordable drain cleaning method for minor clogs. However, sometimes it is not enough, and hydro jetting must be used to restore proper flow.
What is hydro jetting?
Hydro jetting involves scouring the entire interior pipe wall with highly pressurized water jets to clear scale and debris. This method is necessary when the same drain is repeatedly backing up or for main line sewer clogs. Hydro jetting effectively eliminates heavy grease buildup and can even cut through tree roots.
Hydro jet professionals use high-pressure water hoses with multi-directional nozzles that can reach up to 1,500 and 4,000 PSI. Hydro jetting doesn’t just poke a hole through blockages and allow them to come back. Instead, the process removes mineral scale, soap scum, sludge, grease, and more permanently to clear your sewer line.
Hydro jetting is also typically recommended as a pre-treatment before trenchless sewer lining.
When Hydro Jetting Is the Right Call
How do you know when hydro jetting is the right choice for clearing blockages in your sewer line? Hydro jetting is the ideal solution for stubborn, recurring clogs or buildups in your main sewer line.
Here’s a breakdown of when hydro jetting makes sense for Las Vegas homeowners.
- Recurring clogs: If you experience recurring clogs in the same drain after snaking, hydro jetting is needed. Recurring clogs indicate that a drain snake isn’t clearing the entire blockage and is enabling clogs to return over time.
- Tree root intrusion: Often, when an underground sewer line has small cracks, it allows tree roots looking for moisture to break through and cause blockages. Snaking will not solve tree root intrusion; only hydro jetting can cut through roots and scour the pipe completely clean.
- Grease and sludge buildup: Grease and sludge are two materials that make it almost impossible for wastewater to flow. If you have heavy buildup of grease or sludge in your pipes, hydro jetting will eliminate it.
- Multiple slow drains: A single isolated clog can often be taken care of with a plumbing snake. However, if you notice multiple slow drains throughout your home, it means there’s likely an issue deeper in the main line, that might be resolved with hydro jetting.
How Our Hydro Jetting Process Works
BEST Air Conditioning Plumbing Repair provides hydro jetting services throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. We take a straightforward four-step approach to hydro jetting visits.
1. Initial camera inspection
First, we run a high-resolution waterproof sewer line camera down your line to pinpoint where the blockage is and check the condition of your pipes. The camera inspection helps us determine the proper pressure settings to use and locate the blockage, as well as determine the root cause.
2. Set up equipment
Next, we’ll spend a few minutes hooking up the hydro jetting hoses and equipment before diving into cleaning.
3. Sewer line cleaning
Once the equipment is properly set up, we will hydro jet your sewer line, remove grease, sludge, or scale buildup, and cut through any tree roots.
4. Final camera inspection
After the high-pressure cleaning has been completed, we’ll run the sewer line camera once more to verify the pipe is fully cleared.Call BEST for hydro jetting at (702) 970-4911 today or schedule online!
When We Do NOT Recommend Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting is not recommended in the following instances:
- Your cast iron sewer line is severely corroded
- You have cracked or broken pipes
- Sections of pipe are collapsed or sunken
The licensed plumbers at BEST will inspect your pipes for damage, age, condition, or any other reason why hydro jetting would not be recommended before service. The camera inspection helps us determine whether your sewer line is stable enough to sustain high-pressure jets without destroying fragile pipes.
How Much Does Hydro Jetting Cost?
Hydro jetting costs in Las Vegas are highly dependent on the location, size, and severity of the clog. A localized minor grease or sludge clog will be less costly than severe tree root intrusion in your main line.
At BEST, we believe in honest pricing. That’s why we provide transparent price estimates before work begins, so you know what to expect. We also offer flexible financing options to help spread out payments for homeowners.
Learn more about our financing options. Note: All financing is subject to credit approval.
Top Rated Hydro Jet Plumbing Services
Our dedication to solving problems and our commitment to meeting homeowners’ needs has earned us a reputation for excellence, integrity, and a superior work ethic. Contact BEST Air Conditioning Plumbing Repair for professional drain cleaning and hydro jetting services in Las Vegas today.
Schedule Online(702) 970-4911Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Hydro jetting is worth the cost for the long-term results it provides. If you are struggling with heavy grease or scale buildup in your main line, recurring clogs, or tree root intrusion, hydro jetting is an excellent solution.
No. While sewer jetter attachments are available for residential pressure washers, DIY hydro jetting is not recommended. Hydro jetting should only be performed by a trained professional and requires specialized equipment. Attempting DIY hydro jetting often results in ruptured old pipes, severe injuries, or worsened backups.
Professional hydro jetting results generally last for one to three years. High pressure water jets clear grease, scale, and sludge to offer a long-term solution compared to traditional drain snaking.
Hydro jetting is completely safe for stable pipes in good condition but may damage weak or broken lines. That’s why a sewer camera inspection is essential. It helps plumbers determine the condition of your sewer line and what pressure to use when hydro jetting to avoid damage to the pipes.
Standard homes should schedule professional hydro jetting services every 18 to 24 months to keep lines clear. The ideal cadence also depends on your household habits and the condition of your pipes.
Hydro jetting a sewer line is generally a short process that takes about one to two hours to complete. This time estimate includes the brief camera inspection, set up, the actual cleaning, and final check.
