What to know
Two methods, two different cleaning actions.
Snaking or augering uses a mechanical cable and appropriate cutting or clearing head to open a blockage. It is often suited to individual fixture clogs and conventional obstructions.
Hydrojetting uses high-pressure water to remove appropriate grease, sludge, roots, and accumulated debris from more of the pipe interior. Pipe material, condition, access, and the nature of the blockage should inform whether it is appropriate.
Key takeaways
- How a snake or auger opens a blockage
- How hydrojetting removes appropriate material from the pipe interior
- Why an inspection may be useful before or after deeper cleaning
What to pay attention to
- A simple isolated fixture clog
- Heavy grease or sludge
- A blockage that repeatedly returns
- A line that may need camera evaluation first