How does Roto-Rooter work?

How does Roto-Rooter work? Roto-Rooter works as plumbing and drain cleaning company that provides services for clogged drains and sewer lines using specialized equipment and trained technicians. When you call Roto-Rooter, they schedule appointment, technician arrives, assesses clog, often uses camera inspection to see inside pipe and locate blockage. For simple clogs, they use drain snake or auger, which is flexible cable with cutting head that rotates and breaks up clog, pulling it out or pushing through. For tougher clogs like grease, scale, and roots, they use hydro jetting, which blasts high pressure water 1500 to 4000 PSI through hose with specialized nozzle to scour pipe walls clean. They also offer pipe repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance. Roto-Rooter is franchise based, with local branches, they charge for service call plus labor, typically 100 to 600 dollars depending on service. They work by diagnosing clog cause, choosing appropriate tool snake or jetter, clearing blockage, and verifying flow restored, providing warranty on work.