Snaking just pokes a hole through blockages, while hydro jetting completely removes them. Think of it like the difference between poking a straw through a clogged pipe versus pressure-washing the entire inside surface clean.
A snake machine uses a rotating cable to break through obstructions, but it leaves most of the buildup stuck to your pipe walls. That’s why snaked drains often clog again within weeks or months – the underlying problem is still there. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water streams to scour away everything: roots, grease, sand, scale, years of accumulated debris.
For East Farmingdale’s specific challenges – tree root infiltration, sand buildup from Long Island’s soil conditions, and aging clay pipes – hydro jetting is far more effective. It addresses the root causes instead of just treating symptoms, giving you months or years of trouble-free drainage instead of temporary relief.