Whether in your restaurant kitchen or master bathroom, plumbing clogs can disrupt your daily life and responsibilities. Two of the safest methods for removal are line jetting and snaking, which won’t generate heat and damage metal or PVC piping. If you’re trying to decide between these two services, here’s more information about how they work to help you make an informed decision. 

Snaking Vs. Line Jetting

Snaking

For this clog removal technique, your plumbing contractor will use a tool called an auger. This is made from a thin steel cable that is wound up like a coil. As it moves down through the piping, the sharp end skewers any blockages along the way. When the technician pulls the auger back out, the blockages come along with it.

This method is often used for fragile, older plumbing systems that could get damaged from drain cleaner usage. However, snaking will only pierce through major debris, not particles like hair. This means this method may not clear out all the residue that may have built up along the inside of the pipes.

Line Jetting

Some plumbing contractors offer line jetting, a more modern form of clog removal for drains and sewer lines. This involves a high-powered water jet, similar to a pressure washer, that blasts away blockages deep inside the pipe.

In addition to eradicating balled-up hair, food scraps, and other waste, this technique is also able to remove residue lining the piping. This means that years of soap scum, coffee grounds, grease, and mineral buildup will be blown away without the use of any chemicals. Compared to snaking, this provides faster drainage. Since it thoroughly cleans the system, it also helps you avoid the development of future clogs.

If you need line jetting to remove a plumbing clog, reach out to Around The Clock Pumping of Anchorage, AK. They also serve the Kenai Peninsula and Matu-Su borough. Their licensed team of professionals will clear built-up debris from your lines, whether you’re managing a residential or commercial property. If you ever run into an emergency, they also offer 24-hour services. To learn more about their line jetting work, visit their website. Call them at (907) 345-9126 to schedule an appointment.