Does grease buildup mean the whole line is failing?
No. Grease can narrow a line that is otherwise sound. Ask whether an inspection shows only buildup or also a defect.
McAllen, Texas
Hydro Jetting for Grease and Sludge in McAllen, TX
McAllen's restaurants and food businesses, from downtown blocks to South 17th Street, put heavy grease loads on older lines. A kitchen line that keeps slowing down may need more than a path punched through the blockage. Tell us about heavy kitchen use, food waste and how long the last cleaning held.
What does grease do inside a line?
The EPA fact sheet on fats, oils and grease says grease solidifies, reduces a pipe's capacity and blocks flow. Cleaning clears what has built up. It does not replace keeping cooking oil out of the drain.
How is a grease blockage cleared?
The EPA sewer cleaning guidance describes jetting as aiming a high-pressure stream of water at the blockage or debris, with the nozzle shape chosen for the surface being cleaned. Ask which nozzle and approach suit your line.
Where does grease show up in McAllen?
Kitchen drains in any McAllen home collect grease over time. Near the downtown blocks and South 17th Street, a restaurant line may also be among the oldest in the city. Say which sink slows first and when the line was last cleaned.
If the property is a restaurant or a shop with a kitchen, describe what goes down the drain and how often it is cleaned.
Questions about this drain problem
Will cleaning stop the grease from coming back?
Not by itself. Cleaning clears what has built up, and habits at the kitchen sink decide how fast it returns.
What should I tell you about the blockage?
Say which sink or fixture slows first, how long ago the last cleaning was and whether wastewater has backed up.
Is a restaurant line different from a house line?
Often. Commercial kitchens can send more grease down the line, so the cleaning plan may differ.
Describe what is happening. Start with a call.
Tell us about the affected drain, what you have noticed, and whether hydro jetting may suit the line.