Hydro Jetting vs. Snaking: Which Is Right for Your Orange County Drain?
Your Orange County home has a blockage. You don’t know where it’s hiding, but you’ve got the slow-draining showers and sinks to prove it. Frustrated, you hop online, ready to schedule your cleaning service, but you’re faced with two options: drain snakes and hydro jets.
What’s the difference, and how do you know which is right for your plumbing?
Pipe Snaking vs. Hydro Jetting: Which Drain Cleaning Method Is Best?
Both pipe snakes and hydro jets clean your drain lines of blockages, but that doesn’t mean they are interchangeable.
Pipe snakes are long, flexible rods that can break apart or retrieve blockages. Snaking is effective for single appliance clogs, like that terrifying hair monster hiding away in your shower drain.
It also works in a pinch when you just need water to flow again. But it’s not a deep clean. If your pipes have heavy buildup or recurring issues, snaking is a band-aid.
That’s where hydro jetting comes in. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to blast away clogs, sediment, and even stubborn tree roots. It uses just the power of water to break up and wash that clog away, restoring flow and preventing future problems.
Think of it like this:
- Snaking is pushing toys aside so you can walk.
- Hydro jetting is picking them up and putting them away.
The Importance of Camera Line Inspections
Whether you have a single slow drain or a house full of them, we always start with a camera line inspection. Using a fiber-optic camera, we see inside your pipes in real time, spotting buildup, clogs, cracks, and anything else that doesn’t belong.
When we know what we’re working with, we can make the best choice for your plumbing system. It’s like having X-ray vision for your drains. And it saves you from unnecessary repairs.
Clogs Are No Match for Barker and Sons
Don’t wait until a blockage in your drains turns bathtime into Splash Mountain. We’ve used hydro jetting to clear decades-old sludge in homes across Anaheim and Fullerton—without digging up a single flower bed.
Call us today to schedule your drain cleaning appointment, because a mother knows that clean drains are just as important as a clean room.
