Hydro Jetting in Youngtown, AZ

Signs the main line is the problem

• A tub or shower fills with water when a toilet flushes
• Toilets gurgle after the washing machine drains
• Drains throughout the house are slow
• The cleanout outside is wet, overflowing or smells
• A line that was snaked recently is backing up again

When one fixture is slow, the clog is usually close to it. When several act up at once, it's in the main drain or the lateral.

Youngtown's homes and sewer

Youngtown sits on the east bank of the Agua Fria River between El Mirage and Sun City. It was built starting in 1954 as the first planned retirement community in the United States, lifted its age restrictions in 1999 and is now a mixed-age town. That history means many homes here are among the older ones in the northwest Valley. Drain lines from that era can be cast iron, which develops a rough, scaled inside over decades, and older sewer laterals can have joints that let in roots from mature trees. Jetting works well on these lines when the pipe is sound, but a camera inspection first is the sensible order.

The Town says it does not own its water and utilities and that those services come from private utility companies. Water comes from EPCOR's Sun City system. The sewer provider for Youngtown addresses couldn't be confirmed from public sources, so check your bill to see who handles wastewater. Whoever it is owns the public main; the line from your house to that main is private and is where most single-home backups happen.

Cost factors

• Whether the home has a usable cleanout; some older houses don't
• Length of the lateral to the main
• Scale, roots, grease or a mix
• Camera inspection before and after
• Night or weekend timing

If the camera shows damaged pipe that needs replacing, permit applications go to the Town of Youngtown Community Development Department at Town Hall (623-933-8286).

When you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works in Youngtown. Mention the age of the home, which drains are affected and any past sewer work. Until they arrive, don't run water, and keep everyone clear of any overflow.