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        How to Snake the Main Drain

        Sometimes unclogging a drain can be difficult. That's where a jetting machine comes in to tackle the situation.

        More in Plumbing

        • Time

          Under Half Day

        • Price Range

          $100 - $250

        • Difficulty

          Easy to Moderate

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Clean the Drain

        Remove the cover from the clean out on the main drain.

        remove cover from the clean out on main drain

        Step 2: Secure the Hose, and Turn on the Machine

        Insert the hose as far as it will go. Secure the hose.

        Power-up the machine. A jetting machine has a nozzle that uses jets to force its way through the pipe toward the clog and has a heavy head, which acts like a hammer as it breaks through the clogs and cleans the pipes.

        use jetting machine on main drain to clean pipes

        Step 3: Feed the Hose, Inspect the Drain

        Feed the hose through the drain line (Image 1).

        Use a specialized camera (Image 2) to ensure the clog is removed, the line is clear and that there are no breaks on the lines. Run the sewer camera down the entire length of the drain line all the way to the septic tank.

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