Drain snaking and hydro jetting are both effective, but they're not interchangeable. Choosing the wrong one means paying for a fix that doesn't last.
What Snaking Does Well
A drain snake physically breaks through a clog and pushes debris out of the way. It's fast, affordable, and works well for isolated clogs like hair in a bathroom drain or a single blockage in a toilet.
What Snaking Doesn't Do
Snaking punches a path through a clog but doesn't clean the walls of the pipe. Grease, scale, and buildup left behind often cause the same clog to return within weeks.
What Hydro Jetting Does Differently
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire interior of the pipe, removing buildup along the walls rather than just cutting through the middle of a clog. It's the better choice for grease-heavy kitchen lines, recurring clogs, and root intrusion combined with debris.
Which One Is Right for You?
For a first-time, isolated clog, snaking is often enough. For recurring problems, restaurant kitchen lines, or a pipe that hasn't been cleaned in years, hydro jetting delivers a more lasting result.
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