Raise your Pennsylvania home's resale value, and make daily life much easier for anyone with balance or mobility problems.

Question 1

1) Are there any kits available for installing my own walk-in tub?

Yes, producers do offer do it yourself installations of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you possess the right tools and technical acquaintance with the tools, it's possible. Nevertheless, lots of times, someone thinks it is going to be affordable to purchase all the proper tools. These tools can be costly, so ensure you compare the expense of buying all of the tools and the cost of your time learning how exactly to install the kit with all the expense of a professional setup. Then the directions might seem pretty simple, if you are someone who does a great deal of home improvements. Just make sure the unit you purchased did not get harmed during transport and the unit is tested by them according to the manufacturer's directions.

Question 2

2) How do I know these tubs will fully seal and not leak out all over the floor?

Initial testing and appropriate setup should provide you with a leak-proof encounter, however there are episodes where they experienced escapes, that customers report. Under suitable circumstances, the door seal should compress making it totally leak proof. Some units include another drain under the entry door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. If this attribute is included ask. Since it covers the seal as well as the door in the case of a leak, we highly advise that you get a lifetime warranty. In addition, it is very important to take great care of the walk-in bath door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping down door jamb and the door seal after every use can maintain the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance and care instructions.

Question 3

3) Is there any additional structural support needed before installation?

Many walk-in tubs are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that is included with your tub that was purchased. The flooring in the toilet should have a structural support strength that transcends the weight of the bathtub plus the weight of the water. Our Wilkes-Barre installer will check to determine if the floor is level and otherwise if it is not, then they are going to make use of the leveling legs to correct the level of the tub. Obviously, the prior tub will have to be removed. In addition, the wall or tile in area will have to be removed if replacing.

Question 4

4) Will a tub like this add to my Wilkes-Barre home’s resale value?

Should you reside in a Wilkes-Barre retirement community, installing a walk-in bathroom may increase the value of your own home. It likely will not raise the value of your dwelling. Since changes to your toilet don't usually raise the value of your house, price may qualify for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Pennsylvania if the primary goal of the enhancements is to adapt a dwelling to the disability of the citizen, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 5

5) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems use a gravity simply drainage system, while other manufacturers offer power-assisted drainage systems. Typically, the drainage system in a walk-in bath is attached to the standard tub drain, which is threaded into a flat conduit called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed under its flange using putty or a foam washer. Since a bather cannot leave the bath until all of the water is emptied, the large difference is that since sitting there waiting for the water can leave a bather feeling cooled, makers have attempted to decrease the waiting time. Some characteristics may cost you more, so it is almost always a good idea to inquire. Finally, get to know the difference between frameless baths and framed tubs since frameless tubs often empty quicker than framed baths, because they don't change the drain height of your existing tub. Framed tubs are built on a steel frame and the base of the tub is suspended off the floor. Frameless tubs are made with an extra-strength mold that really doesn't necessitate a steel framework and the underside of the bath is not hung in the air.

Question 6

6) How much is it for a cheaper walk-in bathtub?

A more affordable basic version of the walk in bathtub can really cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 7

7) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Pennsylvania?

If your handicap was a result of a work or vehicle accident, check together with the right insurance insurance company to see if house modifications resulting from your PA impairment are covered. Claims that contain Wilkes-Barre home modifications are admissible in insurance settlements. A person have a medical condition that meets their definition of handicap and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in a job that was insured by Social Security. Benefits could be covered if you're on disability or injured. Since SSI is a needs-based program along with an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualifications for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to achieve an occupational goal. The money that is set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that contributes to an occupational goal and may be utilized to cover house modifications through an SSI savings plan. If you're a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that may assist you to deflect some of the price. Contact the VA and ask for VA form 26-4555 to make an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Pennsylvania call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 8

8) Can I convert my existing bathtub into a walk-in one?

Yes. There are instructions available on how to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you understand the way to use the correct tools so that you do not end up with a non-working bath. There are companies in Wilkes-Barre that know how to turn your home along with your disability that is tub more reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we understand how to point you in the right direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you in making your home match your current wants, particularly if you have recently become disabled or are supplying an elderly person care-giving in their own house or your home.

Question 9

9) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most people don't start from scratch, they begin with a bathtub conversion kit. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you just know how exactly to use the right tools in order that you don't end up with a non-working bath. There are businesses that know the best way to turn your handicap that is tub more along with your home accessible for less of an investment than alternatives. As Pennsylvania installers, we know how to direct you in the correct direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your home fulfill your present wants, especially if you've recently become disabled or are providing an aged individual care-giving in their home or your house.

Question 10

10) Will AARP cover the cost of equipment and installation?

AARP isn't a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurers to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP does not make people health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the cost of walk in tubs or any health needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and access to medical care tools to members as a resource, but member benefits are provided by third parties. Check with the plans that are recorded in Pennsylvania under AARP's membership services.

Question 11

11) Is there a way to get Jacuzzi jets in my tub?

Yes. Be mindful of the quantity of water and also atmosphere that comes out of the jets to ensure it's the appropriate number that will soothe your sore muscles and pains using a massage sensation. Jets could be placed to target particular regions to provide for the most effective effects. Many Wilkes-Barre customers enjoy the therapeutic effect of having jets installed in their walk in bath for a broad array of medical conditions that benefit from the relaxation that is added.

Question 12

12) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in Pennsylvania?

Medicare will not cover walk-in bathtub equipment and installation prices in Pennsylvania, since they are home adjustments, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment will not contain physical changes to a home, simply medical equipment and supplies that are used to help a patient in and out of bed or a seat, or use a shower or bathtub safer and easier. Consumer Affairs suggests that you may want to contact Medicare to see if (for freedom security reasons) a walk in bath is warranted to ascertain whether the gear can be somewhat compensated. More times than not, they won't cover it. But if you're eligible for Medicaid, the system in your state may provide you with some financial assistance for a walk in bathtub. You may be eligible for a House and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for certain specialized medical equipment and availability modifications. In the event you are a receiver of Medicaid and Medicare, you must also consider the Double-Eligible Specific Needs Plan. Medicaid offers an entire list of waivers applicable to the elderly that we suggest that you review.

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