Traditionally, drains clogs were cleared with an auger, which basically just pushed the clog through the drain and into the main sewer. Hydro jetting is a different method, which uses high pressure jets of water to clear out the drain lines. The following are five reasons why you should consider hydro jetting over traditional drain cleaning.
1. Thoroughness
Hydro jetting uses a long, flexible hose. This means that the jet gets into every nook and cranny of your drain lines.
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While most plumbing situations are not an urgent matter, emergency plumbing is a completely different matter. Speed is of the essence in these scenarios, and the quicker a plumber can arrive at your doorstep, the faster the problem can be resolved and the less damage that will happen to your home. With any luck, you most likely won't need to call an emergency plumber very often, but if you see any of the five scenarios outlined below, don't hesitate.
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While the majority of homeowners will only call on a plumber when they need help and never consider any other level of service, there are some plumbing contractors and companies that offer service memberships. Service memberships are contracted service agreements between you and the plumber. Normally, you will pay a small monthly fee or annual membership amount and gain access to several advantageous levels of service. Take a quick look at some of the reasons it can be a good idea to sign up for a service contract with a professional plumbing contractor or company in your area.
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You might have been advised to get a water softener installed. The installation process is simple when completed by a skilled plumber. Before you have a water softener installed, you should know of all the advantages associated with getting one.
Avoid Damage Caused by Hard Water
When you do not have a water softener installed, hard water can cause stains to develop on different surfaces, including your bathtub and sink. This can leave an unsightly appearance that makes it look like your tub and sink are not clean, even after you have taken the time to scrub them down with assorted cleansers.
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Sometimes you will end up with a clog in your drain that is simple enough to fix. If the clog is in the sink, you use a sink plunger and if it's in the toilet, you use the larger plunger. With a few pumps, you can free up the clog and be done with it. However, this is when you are dealing with a small clog that's close to the surface.
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