When Drains Run Slow, Something Is Building Up
A drain that is slower than it used to be is not going to fix itself. Grease, soap, hair, food particles, and mineral deposits accumulate inside drain lines over time, gradually narrowing the passage until flow is restricted or stopped entirely. Sewer lines face similar challenges on a larger scale, with the added threat of tree root intrusion and decades of buildup that no amount of store-bought drain cleaner will resolve. A.W.E. clears drain and sewer blockages thoroughly using professional equipment that gets to the source of the problem rather than temporarily masking it.
Drain Cleaning for Every Fixture in Your Home
Kitchen sink drains accumulate grease and food waste that bonds to pipe walls and builds up steadily with each use. Bathroom drains collect hair, soap, and toothpaste residue that forms stubborn clogs over time. Floor drains in basements, laundry rooms, and garages become blocked with sediment and debris that accumulates with little notice until a backup makes the problem impossible to ignore. Our technicians are equipped to clear drain blockages throughout the home, from individual fixture drains to branch lines that serve multiple fixtures on the same floor. We use the right tool for each situation, whether that is a hand snake, a drain auger, or hydro jetting equipment for more stubborn buildup.
Sewer Line Cleaning and What It Involves
The main sewer line carries waste from every drain in your home to the municipal sewer or septic system, which makes it the one line you most want to keep clear. Sewer lines are particularly vulnerable to root intrusion, as tree and shrub roots follow moisture and can infiltrate pipe joints and cracks over time. They also accumulate grease and debris that settles in low spots or at joints over the years. We clean main sewer lines using high-pressure hydro jetting equipment that scours the interior of the pipe, removing buildup and flushing debris through the system. For lines with suspected root intrusion or structural concerns, we recommend a camera inspection before cleaning to understand exactly what we are working with.
The Difference Between a Cleared Drain and a Clean One
There is a meaningful distinction between a drain that has been punched open and one that has been properly cleaned. Snaking a drain creates a hole through a clog that restores flow temporarily, but leaves the buildup that caused the clog coating the pipe walls. Hydro jetting removes that buildup from the pipe surface entirely, restoring the line closer to its original capacity and significantly reducing how quickly the next clog forms. For drains that are chronically slow or have been cleared repeatedly in the same location, a thorough hydro jetting service often breaks the cycle in a way that repeated snaking does not.
