Dirty Drain Pipes Lead to Trouble

Drain pipes get dirty.  Over time, that dirt becomes a layer of film that becomes builds-up.  Those build-ups lead to clogs and can lead to the pipe being completely blocked up from it scaling over.  Unless you run a camera or scope down into your drain lines, there is no way to see what is going on in there.  But some warning signs to look out for would be:

• Drains run slow and/or bubbles come up while it is going slow
• Constant backups where water flows back up into a sink, toilet, or shower
• Bad smell – this can present as either a musty/moldy smell or a sewage odor
• You have tried to clear the drain yourself and nothing changes or there is only a slight improvement

And that is where hydro jetting comes in.  Once the hydro jet is in place and turned on, a stream of hot water is fired into the drain lines.  We should note, that the stream of water is actually an extremely high-pressure jet that starts at 1,200 PSI (pounds per square inch).  And just in case we come equipt with heavy machinery.

If you are experiencing any issues with your drains, give Drain Pro Plumbing a call!