Drain Cleaning & Unclogging
Open clogged sinks, tubs, laundry lines and main drains, and find out why they keep stopping.
Drains and sewer
Hydro Jetting in Goodyear, AZ
A cable punches a hole through a clog, and hydro jetting washes the pipe wall. When grease, scale or roots keep coming back, jetting cleans the whole inside of the line.
Call to ask whether jetting suits your pipe, and a contractor is lined up.
When jetting fits
- Grease buildupKitchen or restaurant lines that coat with fat over time.
- Scale and mineral buildupOlder pipe narrowed by hard water deposits.
- Root fibersFine roots left behind after cabling.
What hydro jetting is
A hose with a nozzle goes into the line through a cleanout. High-pressure water shoots from the nozzle, cutting through buildup and flushing it downstream. Different nozzles suit different jobs.
Jetting works best in intact pipe. It is not a fix for a broken or collapsed section, which needs repair.
Why a camera comes first
A careful contractor runs a camera before jetting to see the pipe. If the line is cracked, offset or collapsed, jetting can make it worse. The footage also shows where the buildup is heaviest.
See sewer camera inspection for what the footage reveals.
Cost
What affects the price of hydro jetting
Jetting takes specialized equipment and time, and the quote depends on the line.
Ask whether a camera look before and after is included.
In Goodyear
Hard water and kitchen grease
Scale from Valley water builds up gradually inside drain lines, and grease from kitchens adds a second coating. Jetting is a way to reset a line that has narrowed.
Older neighborhoods with mature trees may also need jetting after root cutting, to clear the fine fibers that remain.
Jetting versus cabling
Cabling clears a clog by cutting or pushing through it. Jetting clears the pipe wall as well. Jetting costs more and takes more equipment, and it makes sense when the same line clogs repeatedly.
For a one-time hair clog in a bathroom sink, jetting is overkill. For a main line with grease and roots, it often earns its price.
After the job
Ask for a camera view after jetting to confirm the pipe is clean and intact. Keep the footage if the contractor offers it, since it helps with later repairs or a home sale.
Prevent a repeat by keeping grease out of drains and flushing only toilet paper.
When jetting is the wrong tool
High pressure water is not suited to every pipe. Cracked, collapsed or fragile clay lines can be damaged. A camera look first protects the line, and the contractor should explain why jetting is safe for yours.
Before and after the visit
Clear the area around the cleanout so the hose can reach it. Ask how the debris will be handled and whether a camera will confirm the line is clear afterward.
Jetting restores flow but does not repair a broken pipe. If the footage shows damage, the next conversation is about repair.
Clearing and checking the line
Sewer Camera Inspection
Look inside the sewer pipe on video before a repair or a home purchase.
Sewer Line Repair
Fix a cracked, root-choked or sagging sewer pipe while replacing only what has to go.
Common questions
Hydro jetting questions
It depends on the pipe's condition. A camera check first shows whether the line can take the pressure. Cracked or collapsed pipe needs repair, not jetting.
It depends on use. A home kitchen line might need it every few years if grease is a problem, while a restaurant line needs far more. A contractor can advise after seeing the pipe.
It can cut fine roots and wash them out, but heavy roots may need cutting first. Roots usually return if the entry point is not repaired.
Jetting uses water, though the volume depends on the job. Ask the contractor if you are concerned about use.
Phone the 24/7 number and mention whether the main drain is backing up now. Availability depends on the contractor the dispatcher reaches.
It scours the pipe wall, while a cable punches a hole. Which is better depends on the clog.
It can cut small roots. Heavy root masses may need cutting first.
Same line clogging again?
Call the line, describe the history and a dispatcher will match you with a contractor who jets.