Recurring Kitchen Drain Backup — Harwood, MD
A Harwood homeowner had their kitchen drain snaked three times in two years with no lasting results. We ran a camera and found a 15-foot grease accumulation in the drain line. One hydro-jetting session cleared it completely — no recurrence in 6 months.
The Problem
A homeowner in Harwood called us frustrated — their kitchen drain had been snaked by two different plumbers in the past two years, and the backup always returned within 3–4 months. The drain was slow again and backing up during heavy use.
Our Diagnosis
We ran a sewer camera through the kitchen drain line. At approximately 15 feet from the cleanout, we found a significant grease accumulation coating the inside of the 3-inch ABS drain pipe. The pipe was reduced to about 40% of its original diameter. Snaking had been punching a hole through the grease each time — but leaving the coating on the pipe walls, which quickly re-accumulated.
The Repair Process
- 1Camera inspection to locate and document grease accumulation
- 2Set up hydro-jetting equipment with 4,000 PSI / 18 GPM unit
- 3Ran rotating nozzle through drain line — 15 minutes of jetting
- 4Re-ran camera to verify complete grease removal
- 5Confirmed pipe walls were clean from cleanout to main stack
- 6Advised homeowner on grease disposal practices to prevent recurrence
The Outcome
Post-jetting camera showed completely clean pipe walls. The homeowner reported no backup in the 6 months since the service. We recommended annual hydro-jetting as preventive maintenance given the cooking volume in this household.
Key Takeaway
Snaking a grease-clogged drain is a temporary fix. Hydro-jetting removes the grease coating from the pipe walls and provides a lasting solution. If your drain keeps backing up after snaking, camera inspection and hydro-jetting is the right next step.
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