Bartlett Drain Cleaning vs. Hydro Jetting

What is the difference between drain cleaning and hydro jetting? This is a question we hear a lot!

Part of the confusion regarding this topic is related to what people mean when they use the phrase, “drain cleaning.” So, we’re going to break it down for you in a way that’s easy to understand.

In its simplest sense, a “drain cleaning” is any activity that clears a clog or slow drain. That means that lots of approaches that are used to resolve full or partial clogs are a form of drain cleaning. These approaches would include plunging, using a drain snake (also known as an auger), rodding, or hydro jetting pipes to resolve clogs. So, in this sense, there isn’t a “difference” between Bartlett drain cleaning and hydro jetting except that hydro jetting is one specific method of drain cleaning.

And yet, it’s a bit more complicated than that because when the average person uses the term “drain cleaning” they likely aren’t imagining water shooting at 4,000 PSI into their pipes to blast out a serious clog. Most people use “drain cleaning” to mean using a plunger or auger to get water flowing normally again someplace in their interior plumbing. They are envisioning the kind of minor plumbing fix that they might be able to do themselves (and have likely already tried on their own) on their sink or toilet. So, if they’re looking for Bartlett drain cleaning services they’re most likely trying to find someone to come out and unclog something in their bathroom or kitchen.

When a main line needs to be unclogged that’s usually referred to as a “sewer line cleaning” to distinguish it from a smaller scale clog inside a home or business. A sewer line cleaning can be used to remove anything from a buildup of organic matter (like soap scum, grease, or hair), sediment that has collected, or even an infiltration of roots into pipes. Because these clogs can be quite extensive, they require serious removal methods like hydro jetting or sewer rodding to bore through the affected area.

Homeowners or business owners that have noticed the signs of a clog but don’t necessarily know where the clog is located in the pipe will often use the generic phrase “drain cleaning” to describe that they have standing water, slow moving water, or water backing up that’s being caused by a clog somewhere and they need it resolved. Luckily, regardless of where the issue is located, a top Bartlett plumber will be able to find the root cause of the problem and get it fixed!

If you’re in Bartlett and you need a drain cleaning, our team of licensed plumbers will determine which method is best for your needs. Call us today at 1 (800) 674-9130 for your clogged or slow drain! We are experts at unclogging sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and sewer lines. There’s no plumbing problem too big or too small for our team to tackle!

Additional resources:
What Shouldn't You Do With Drain Cleaning?
Hydro Jetting Services Explained
Is Hydro Jetting More Effective than Drain Cleaning?
The Basics About Roto Rooting
Do I Need Roto Rooting or Hydro Jetting Services?
Will Tree Roots Destroy PVC Piping?
Can I Prevent Roots from Growing Into my Pipes?
How do Tree Roots Grow in Pipes?
Costs to Clean Out your Main Line
How to Know if You Need Sewer Rodding
What is the Sewer Rodding Process Like?
How Expensive are Sewer Line Cleaning Services?
How Expensive is a Sewer Line Camera Inspection?
Finding Local Drain Cleaning Companies
How do I Find a Sewer Line Clean Out Company?
Sewer Line Clog Repair Costs Explained
Who does Plumbing Cleanout Services?
What is Hydrojet Plumbing?