You have a slow drain. You call a plumber. They clear it. Two weeks later, it’s clogged again. Frustrating, right?
This cycle often happens because many homeowners (and some plumbers) treat the symptom rather than the disease. When it comes to clearing a blockage, there are two main weapons in our arsenal at Clean Hits Pipe Cleaning: the traditional “Snake” and the heavy-duty “Hydro-Jetter.”
Understanding the difference can save you money and keep your Las Vegas plumbing flowing freely for years.
The Old Reliable: Plumbing Snaking
You are likely familiar with this one. A plumber feeds a long, flexible metal cable with a corkscrew tip into your drain. It physically breaks through the obstruction.
When Snaking is Best:
- Minor Clogs: Perfect for pulling out a specific object, like a hairball in the shower or a toddler’s toy flushed down the toilet.
- Older, Fragile Pipes: If your home has very old, weak pipes, a snake is gentler than high-pressure water.
The Limitation:
Think of snaking like poking a hole in a block of cheese. It restores flow by creating a path, but it leaves the rest of the “cheese” (grease, sludge, and debris) on the pipe walls. Eventually, that debris closes up the hole again.
The Heavy Hitter: Hydro-Jetting
This is where “Clean Hits” gets its name. Hydro-jetting is essentially pressure washing for the inside of your sewer lines. We use a specialized hose that blasts water at up to 4,000 PSI to scour the interior walls of your pipes.
When Hydro-Jetting is Best:
- Grease Buildup: In kitchen lines, grease coats the pipes like cholesterol in an artery. A snake just punches through it; a hydro-jetter melts it away and flushes it out completely.
- Tree Roots: Small feeder roots from palm trees or desert shrubs can invade sewer lines. The high-pressure water cuts through these roots like a knife.
- A “New Pipe” Feel: It doesn’t just unclog; it cleans. It returns your pipes to near-original capacity.
Which One Do You Need?
If you just dropped a bar of soap down the toilet, a snake is all you need.
However, if you are dealing with recurring backups, slow drains throughout the house, or you just moved into a new home and want a fresh start, hydro-jetting is the superior investment. It solves the problem for the long term, rather than just patching it for a week.
Get a “Clean Hit” on Your Clog
Stop wasting money on temporary fixes. Let us diagnose exactly what is going on inside your pipes.
Contact Clean Hits Pipe Cleaning today at +1 702-808-3459. Whether you need a quick snake or a deep hydro-jet clean, we have the right tool for the job.