Mazcar
New Member
Hi All,
My condo bathtub has an extremely slow drain. In the time it took me to shower (longish shower) the bathtub filled up to the round cap a few inches under the spout. That's a scary amount of water. Also, it takes more than a half hour for the tub to empty that water. There is a toilet about two feet away and it functions perfectly (thanks Terry's son for the great write-up on installing it). There is a vanity sink about ten feet away and it functions perfectly. My next-door neighbor has a slow (but NOT anywhere as slow as mine) bathtub. I haven't been able to talk to my neighbor on the other side.
In a different building of my complex, two neighbors had their drains snaked by a licensed plumber. Their units butt up to each other and a drain pipe broke. Water ruined one of the guys' wooden floors. I would like to avoid that.
My plumber recommended Johnny Rooter, in Austin, because of his expertise. However, Johnny R suggested snaking only when the problem becomes unbearable. He's concerned about our forty year old waste-water pipes. I'm thinking calf-deep water is at the unbearable level.
Is there any magic elixir I can pour down the drain (BioClean, vinegar, baking soda, Summer's Eve, chicken beaks)? In choosing a rooter company, is there a certain equipment or technique I should verify that they use? Is Johnny Rooter (for the Austin forum members) my best bet?
What questions, pictures, or data do you need from me to properly advise?
As always, thank you for your help and for this forum.
My condo bathtub has an extremely slow drain. In the time it took me to shower (longish shower) the bathtub filled up to the round cap a few inches under the spout. That's a scary amount of water. Also, it takes more than a half hour for the tub to empty that water. There is a toilet about two feet away and it functions perfectly (thanks Terry's son for the great write-up on installing it). There is a vanity sink about ten feet away and it functions perfectly. My next-door neighbor has a slow (but NOT anywhere as slow as mine) bathtub. I haven't been able to talk to my neighbor on the other side.
In a different building of my complex, two neighbors had their drains snaked by a licensed plumber. Their units butt up to each other and a drain pipe broke. Water ruined one of the guys' wooden floors. I would like to avoid that.
My plumber recommended Johnny Rooter, in Austin, because of his expertise. However, Johnny R suggested snaking only when the problem becomes unbearable. He's concerned about our forty year old waste-water pipes. I'm thinking calf-deep water is at the unbearable level.
Is there any magic elixir I can pour down the drain (BioClean, vinegar, baking soda, Summer's Eve, chicken beaks)? In choosing a rooter company, is there a certain equipment or technique I should verify that they use? Is Johnny Rooter (for the Austin forum members) my best bet?
What questions, pictures, or data do you need from me to properly advise?
As always, thank you for your help and for this forum.