November 26, 2020

Hydro Jetting For Your Drain or Sewer In Los Angeles

By Asher B In blog No comments

Tonight’s the night—your first dinner party in your new home. The table is set, the candles are lit, the food is in the oven, and the sink is backing up. Wait, what was that? The sink is backing up, and now it’s erupting over the countertop and onto the floor. Your first dinner party might include a little more excitement than you expected, in the form of a suddenly volcanic kitchen drain. Stay calm and reach for your phone. Make a call to Boss Plumbing. We are Los Angeles’ premier hydro-jetting experts. Not only do we offer same-day service, but we are family-owned and operated. We guarantee all our work.

What Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is a process in which licensed plumbers use a high-pressure hose to shoot a powerful blast of high-pressure water to clean clogged or slow-to-drain sewage lines. Water is discharged at high pressure down the pipe and will usually remove blockages and build-up very effectively. Typically, hydro jetting systems use highly pressurized water that is released at about 3,000 – 5,000 psi. Imagine it as a sort of sharp blade of water cutting through all that is obstructing your drainage and sewage pipes.

How Does It Work?

At Boss Plumbing, our hydro jetting process begins with us carrying out a video inspection to determine the problem’s cause and its specific location. Once we’ve identified the source, a self-propelled nozzle is slowly fed into the pipe or drain. This equipment will blast water down the opening at a high pressure removing the build-up and blockages as it moves along. Only an experienced plumber can carry out the process to deliver the right water pressure for the blocked pipes and remedy the problem at hand.

What Are The Signs I Might Need Hydro Jetting?

1. Slow Draining Pipes

This might seem painfully obvious, but many homeowners often don’t recognize their pipes’ growing problem. That’s because it usually starts very slowly and grows more significant over time. You can try troubleshooting your clogged drain or stubborn blockage using a store-bought cleaner.

You can also perform regular maintenance, including filling your sink or bathtub and letting the water pressure help gravity push anything out. But if your drains get progressively worse to the point that they simply don’t drain, it’s time to call us at Boss Plumbing.

2. Bathroom or Kitchen Sink Drain Smells

If it smells terrible, chances are something isn’t right. Start by running the water for a few minutes in your kitchen sink. If it’s flowing naturally and is not restricted, there isn’t a clog in the pipes. However, suppose the drain line is slow, and water starts to accumulate in the sink. In that case, that’s a reasonably good indication you’ve got a blockage somewhere.

Take the time to inspect under your kitchen and bathroom sinks. If you spot any moisture, dampness, or dried water spots that would suggest a leak, these might have been caused by excess pressure from a clog. If you have a basement, inspect it to ensure pressure build-up from a clogged drain line isn’t forcing water and even waste directly onto your floor.

3. Noisy Drain Pipes

If your drain pipes sound like they’re talking back to you, then that means there is air stuck in them. The out-of-the-world sounds might be coming from a clogged or blocked vent stack. If you’ve never heard of a vent stack, especially as it relates to a drain or sewer system, you’re not alone. It is an often-forgotten part of the plumbing system. A vent stack is a pipe that extends to the roof of your home directly from the sewer system. The vent is responsible for releasing noxious gases and keeping water pressure moving freely out to the sewer pipes.

When the vent stack becomes blocked, a negative pressure begins to create air pockets in the pipe system. It is this air that makes these ghostly noises. It’s time to call the plumbing ghostbusters at Boss Plumbing.

When Is Hydro Jetting Needed?

Hydro jetting is needed for the jobs that plumbing snakes cannot handle. Typically, before inserting the hydrojetting nozzle, a plumber will create an opening or cleanout to allow the build-up and clog to be cleared from the pipe. The primary benefits of hydro jetting include:

To break up sludge and debris.
To penetrate and emulsify grease.
To cut through grease.
To eliminate clogs quickly.
To flush out the system.
To remove dangerous blockages in your sewer lines.

Do You Need A Plumber For Hydrojetting Services?

Definitely don’t be surprised if the store-bought drain cleaner doesn’t resolve the issue. While you could buy or rent drainpipe auger tools at your local hardware store, it usually isn’t as effective as a professional hydro-jetting service. A professional plumber not only has the right tools to get deep into the main sewer line if necessary, he or she is also trained to locate the clogs.

Is A Drain Snake A Better Choice Than A Hydro Jetting?

Luckily this isn’t something you need to decide on your own. We will help you determine which is the better choice based on your own situation. Our years of experience and knowledge of the Los Angeles drainage and sewer system allow us to make a well-educated decision on what will be the most effective choice.

At Boss Plumbing, we ask that you keep a few key points in mind:

The age and fragility of your pipes is a significant factor. Yes, hydrojetting will flush more waste and debris out of your pipes than a drain snake. But it can further damage the pipes if your pipes are too old and can’t handle that type of pressure.
The drain snake (also known as an auger) is only as effective as its tip. Remember drainage and sewer pipes get wider the deeper you go underground. However, as the auger tip meets the main drain and then flushes out to the sewer pipe, it doesn’t get wider, unlike the pipes. Thus, it isn’t always a complete fix.
Suppose you’ve got newer pipes or aren’t concerned with tree roots penetrating the pipe wall. In that case, hydro jet maintenance is more of a comprehensive drain cleaning service.

Is Hydro Jetting Expensive?

The cost of an individual hydro-jetting service depends on your clog’s seriousness, in addition to its location within your piping system. The closer the blockage is to the entrance of the pipe, the easier it is to remove, so it should cost less to jet out. This is compared to the ones that are tougher and located further back into the drainage or sewer pipe.

On average, a hydro-jetting service can range in price from $400-750. The cost depends much on the location and size of the blockage. The best way to get a better estimate is to call us at Boss Plumbing today. We’ll be able to come out and assess the situation in person. Then we can provide a more accurate estimate.

Boss Plumbing, Los Angeles’ Hydro-Jetting At Its Best

Let’s return to your dinner party and your erupting sink. Once you’ve made the call to Boss plumbing and we’ve had the chance to access the situation, we decide to proceed with hydro jetting your drainage pipes. The blockage is removed, and your dinner party proceeds, albeit a little later than expected. At Boss Plumbing, we’re here to help you with all your plumbing needs, and we guarantee our work. Explore our residential plumbing or commercial services and locations – give us a call today!