Hydro jetting clears an Avondale home's sewer lateral or main drain by scouring the pipe with high-pressure water, washing out grease, sludge and roots instead of leaving them on the walls. It's typically recommended when a line has been cabled and clogged again. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Avondale.
Avondale conditions
Avondale isn't served by a single sewer utility. Liberty Utilities, through Liberty Litchfield Park, provides water and wastewater service to portions of Avondale, while the City of Avondale serves most of the city for water. If you're not sure who handles your sewer, check your utility bill; it will name the provider. That provider is responsible for the public main. The lateral from your house out to the main is private plumbing, and a backup that affects only your home is almost always there.
Avondale's housing spans several decades. The city has physically verified water service connections installed before 1990 as part of its service line inventory, a reminder that part of the housing stock is older. Older drain lines can be cast iron or other aging materials that collect scale, while newer homes have plastic pipe where grease and wipes are the usual problem.
Snaking versus jetting
| Factor | Cable snake | Hydro jetting |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Rotating cable cuts or hooks the clog | Water jets clean the pipe's entire inner wall |
| Grease buildup | Opens a path through it | Removes it from the walls |
| Root intrusion | Trims roots in the path | Cuts and flushes roots away |
| Older pipe | Lower stress on fragile pipe | Safe on sound pipe at the right pressure |
| Best use | One-time clog close to a fixture | Repeat clogs and main lines |
Signs to watch for
- Toilets bubble when a sink or tub drains
- Water backs into the shower from other fixtures
- Drains slow in several rooms at once
- The cleanout cap is wet or smells
- A drain that was snaked recently is slow again
When just one sink is sluggish, the clog is usually in that fixture's trap or branch. When the lowest drains act up together, look at the main.
Timing and seasons
Summer monsoon storms can saturate yards quickly, and if a sewer cleanout cap is damaged or missing, stormwater can get into the line and push a partly blocked lateral into a full backup. Check the cap before monsoon season. Holiday cooking is another common trigger for kitchen line clogs, since fats harden as they cool inside the pipe. If a camera finds a section that needs repair, the City of Avondale Development Services Building Services Division handles plumbing permits at (623) 333-4000.
Hydro Jetting questions in Avondale
How do I find out who handles my sewer?
How is hydro jetting different from snaking a drain?
Is hydro jetting safe for an older cast iron or clay sewer line?
Does hydro jetting need a permit?
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