Grease-clogged Lines
Grease-clogged Lines | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Kodak
When grease turns your bustling Kodak kitchen into a stand-still, HEP is the crew that gets everything flowing again. Our licensed technicians specialize in clearing, repairing, and preventing grease-clogged lines for restaurants, hotels, manufacturing plants, and any facility that can’t afford downtime. From precision video inspections that pinpoint the blockage to powerful hydro-jetting that scours pipes clean, we restore full productivity without disrupting your business day or leaving a mess behind.
HEP’s years of experience in commercial plumbing mean we know the codes, the urgency, and the stakes. Choose one-time emergency service or set up a proactive maintenance plan that keeps regulators satisfied and your staff focused on customers—not clogged drains. Call or click today, and let HEP keep your operations cooking.
FAQs
What typically causes grease clogs in commercial plumbing lines?
In restaurants, hotels, and other food-service facilities, fats, oils, and grease (often referred to as FOG) are washed down sinks and floor drains. As the warm grease cools, it solidifies and sticks to the inside of drainpipes. Over time these layers build up, restricting water flow and eventually creating a complete blockage. Detergents and hot water only push the grease farther down the line; they do not dissolve it.
How can I tell if my Kodak business has a grease blockage?
Common warning signs include slow-draining sinks, frequent backups in mop-sink or floor drains, unpleasant sewer odors near prep areas, and gurgling noises when multiple fixtures are used at once. If more than one fixture is affected or backups recur shortly after snaking, grease buildup is the most likely culprit.
What methods do you use to clear grease-clogged lines?
For commercial grease clogs we start with an in-line video inspection to locate and measure the blockage. We then use high-pressure hydro-jetting (up to 4,000 PSI) with rotating nozzles that scour the pipe walls clean. In heavy-duty cases we may pair hydro-jetting with a specialized grease-eating enzyme or bio-additive treatment to break down residual FOG. Mechanical cabling alone is usually ineffective because it only pokes a hole through the blockage rather than removing it.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency grease backup in Kodak?
Our commercial plumbing team is on call 24 / 7 for the Kodak area, including surrounding industrial parks and tourist corridors along Highway 66. In most cases we can arrive on-site within one hour of your call, assess the blockage, and begin hydro-jetting immediately to minimize downtime for your kitchen or facility.
Will hydro-jetting damage my older cast-iron or PVC pipes?
No. When performed by trained technicians, hydro-jetting is safe for cast-iron, PVC, ABS, and copper drain lines. We select the proper nozzle size and pressure setting based on pipe material and diameter, ensuring an aggressive clean without compromising pipe integrity.
What can my business do to prevent future grease clogs?
Install and regularly service a properly sized grease interceptor, train staff to wipe food scraps and excess oil into trash before washing, use enzyme-based drain maintenance products recommended by your plumber, and schedule annual or semi-annual hydro-jetting as preventive maintenance. Following local Kodak and Sevier County grease-management ordinances also helps avoid fines and unexpected shutdowns.