DIY Apartment Bath Draining Very Slowly Issue ?

[SnakeEm]

Hi, I have a bath tub in my apartment that is draining very slowly.

It does finally drain but only after about 12-15+ minutes.

After trying all the old remedies (fluids, powders, zip-it) I am now thinking about manually snaking the drain pipe.... But a Handyman guy who lives at my apartment complex says i need to be VERY careful since the pipes are cement (somewhat old) and not plastic and some cement could break off and completely clog/close off the bath's drainage.

The drain pipe for my Bath has not been cleaned out in 16+ years.

What advice can any old hands at this have for me on this. Is it okay to try this myself ?

Thanks... CJ

 

[jerrysimpson]

You can certainly try snaking the drain yourself, but be cautious. Start with a basic, handheld drain snake or auger. Avoid using power augers, as they can put too much pressure on the pipes and may cause damage.