Hydro Jetting vs. Cable Snaking: Which Clears Your Clog for Good
Both clear clogs. Only one clears what is actually stuck to the pipe walls.
How cable snaking works
A cable snake punches a hole through a clog and pulls out what it catches. It is fast and effective for a single, localized blockage: hair, a foreign object, a simple grease plug.
How hydro jetting works
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire inside diameter of the pipe, not just punch through the middle. It removes grease film, scale and root hair that a snake leaves behind on the pipe walls.
Why the buildup a snake leaves behind matters
A snake opens a channel through the clog, but grease and buildup coating the rest of the pipe stays put, which is why a snaked drain often clogs again within weeks. Hydro jetting clears the full diameter, so there is less surface for new buildup to grab.
When each is the right call
For a single recent clog with no history of recurring backups, snaking is usually the faster, more economical fix. For recurring clogs, grease-heavy kitchen lines, or a first diagnosis on an older building's pipes, hydro jetting is the more thorough choice, and often better value over time, since it addresses the buildup causing the repeat visits.
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