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What is sewer jetting? 

Not all stoppages can be cleared with a cable. In fact, only stoppages that are caused by a foreign obstruction are cleared with a cable.  Lets’ say you have a stoppage that is caused by build-up on the walls of your sewer or drain lines. A cable simply won’t solve the problem. If you’re struggling to keep your sewer line or drain lines from backing up, you may need to consider sewer jetting.

Sewer jetting is an advanced plumbing technique. Sewer jetters clear blockages in your drains fast and efficiently. It works by using a high-pressure water to break up the blockage and clean the pipes, rather than just push an obstruction through. Sewer jetters have specialized nozzles that are designed to go through the pipe. Next they clear the buildup of grease and sludge off of the interior of the pipe.  By cleaning the interior of the pipe of grease and sludge the interior of the pipe has a diameter that is back to normal. Thanks to the cleaning there will be less stoppages because debris doesn’t have anywhere to lodge itself.

This process involves using a powerful water stream to clear blockages from sewer lines. The jet of water creates a powerful impact that clears stoppages. By using this technique, sewer lines can often be like new again. This will greatly improve the function and flow of the sewage system. 

Sewer jetting is also a fast and efficient process. It can unblock your drains quickly without the need for extensive work. Annual sewer jetting is also a great preventative measure. Annual sewer jetting helps maintain a healthy plumbing system. It’s great for clients who have older sewer lines or have larger families that use the sewer and drain lines extensively.    

How Sewer Jetting Helps Your Plumbing 

When it comes to improving the function and flow of your plumbing, sewer jetting is a valuable tool. By clearing blockages and debris from your sewer system, sewer jetting can help to improve water flow. This also reduces the amount of buildup that is in the line. This can lead to less migraine-worthy plumbing issues in the future, and improved water flow for you drain lines in your home or business.  

 Not all lines should be jetted 

If you have older cast iron sewer lines or orangeburg pipe, jetting is high-pressure and can further damage your aged sewer line.  Before your line is jetted you will want to have a licensed plumbing professional inspect your sewer line. They need to make sure that it will benefit from jetting first.  A licensed plumbing professional should be able to determine what kind of pipe you have. They will advise you on best options to take care of your stoppage problems. If you’re interested in learning more about sewer jetting and how it can help your plumbing system, be sure to contact a qualified technician or one of our professionals. They can evaluate the situation and give you a recommended course of action. 

Services in Phoenix & Beyond

If you’re in the Phoenix area and would like an in home consultation about clearing your toilet stoppage please reach out. At Robins Plumbing we are happy to help. Are you facing issues with your plumbing? Feel free to “Call a Robin” and we will do our best to help. If you live in the Phoenix metropolitan area and need help clearing your toilet stoppage trust Robins Plumbing!

With over 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry, you can trust our professionals to deliver a professional consultation to see what solution fits best for your home. We also offer a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services, including: drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement, sewer camera inspection and locating, backflow prevention, commercial and residential jetting, water treatments, and more. Visit our reviews online to see what others have to say about our local plumbing company!