Drain snakes and other tools can cut through most sewer line obstructions, but many blockages require more power and a longer reach. High-pressure line jetting uses a highly focused stream of water to remove stubborn blockages and even tree roots deep inside your sewer system. Below are a few signs your lines could benefit from hydrojetting.

When to Get Line Jetting

1. Unpleasant Odors

Occasional unpleasant odors can be caused by a variety of minor defects, many of which might resolve themselves. However, serious blockages in your sewer line may leave gas nowhere to go but your sink or toilet.

Foul smells like rotten eggs in the yard could indicate a cracked or leaking sewer line. Having a professional thoroughly clean the system will keep waste flowing away from the property and make finding damaged pipes easier.

2. Slow Drains

A single slow drain can usually be cleared out with a snake or plunger. However, grease buildup or tree roots further down the line will cause every drain in the house to back up. If your sinks, toilets, and showers all seem to be draining slowly, line jetting may blast out the clogs and correct all your plumbing issues at once.

3. Backups in Other Drains

Blockages in the sewer line or clogs in a shared pipe can sometimes cause one drain to back up into another. For instance, water might bubble up from the shower drain when you flush the toilet, or toilet water levels could rise when the dishwasher runs.

Plunging one drain could remove a clog from a shared pipe. However, if this doesn’t resolve the problem, or if the issue quickly returns, call a line jetting professional. They’ll remove the clog before the problem spreads and sewage starts backing up into the drains.

If your drains are slow or you’ve noticed unusual odors, call the experts at Around The Clock Pumping. For over a decade, they’ve served homes throughout Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, and Mat-Su Borough, AK, offering everything from routine maintenance to emergency line jetting services. Visit their website for more information on their services, or call (907) 345-9126 to schedule a sewer line cleaning appointment today.