Annual Jetting Services For Your Plumbing: Save Now Or Pay Later!

What is jetting? 

Jetting is a plumbing term for a service that provides high-pressure water through a drain line or sewer line rather than just a cable.  Similar to a pressure washer for your sewer lines rather than sidewalks.  Jetting equipment has specialized nozzles that help to wash the inside of your drain and sewer lines removing buildup within the line, like grease, food debris, and lint.

Who should get jetting services? 

Most homes can benefit from jetting services.  With time and use our drain and sewer lines naturally get a buildup of debris, like food waste, grease, soap buildup, and lint from our washing machines, flushable paper products, and waste.   

How often should I jet my drain and sewer lines? 

While not all lines need to be jetting on an annual basis, many homes that are older can benefit from this service as well as clients that do a lot of cooking at home or use their disposals often.  Annual jetting services for main lines that are older can be beneficial to preventing routine stoppages due to pipes with bellies or corrosion.  Jetting will not fix these issues but can clean lines to help prevent stoppages until permanent repairs can be afforded. 

Annual jetting services for your kitchen sink is important for several reasons.  

First and foremost, regular jetting helps to prevent clogs from forming in your pipes. Grease, food particles, and other debris can accumulate in your pipes over time, eventually leading to a clog that can be difficult and costly to remove. Jetting uses high-pressure water to blast away these materials, keeping your pipes clear and functioning properly.

In addition to preventing clogs, regular jetting can also help to improve the overall performance of your plumbing system. Jetting can help to remove these materials, restoring full flow and pressure to your plumbing system.

Regular jetting is also a cost-effective way to maintain your plumbing system. It is often more affordable to have regular jetting services done than to have to call a plumber to fix a clog or other problem that has developed due to lack of maintenance.  Stoppages can be costly when they cause damage or happen after hours, on holidays, or on the weekends.  

Who should not get jetting?

Jetting services are not safe for everyone.  If your sewer line is made of Orangeburg, the high pressure of jetting equipment can make your situation worse by tearing apart the very fragile Orangeburg pipe.  If you have Orangeburg pipe your only real solution is to replace the sewer line. Cast iron sewer and drain lines that are subjects of chemical drain cleaners are also not a good candidate for jetting services and need replacement rather than cleaning.  The chemicals in most household drain cleaners are corrosive and weaken the pipe walls dramatically often leaving holes in drain and sewer lines.  When high-pressure water is applied to compromised plumbing it can dramatically speed up the process of tearing through the pipe and requiring replacement immediately rather than a near-future date. 

In conclusion, regular jetting services are an important part of maintaining the health and performance of your kitchen sink and plumbing system. It can prevent clogs, improve performance, extend the life of your pipes, and save you money in the long run. It’s a smart investment to make sure your kitchen sink continues to function well for years to come.