Raise your New York house's resale value, and make daily life easier for anyone with balance or mobility problems.

Question 1

1) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Another common complaint from people who attempted to save money and purchased a lousy quality bath stems from door escapes. Ensure the walk-in tub is inflexible and strong to avoid any flex that inhibits a water tight door. Moreover, during the setup procedure, it's highly recommended that the New York installer never lift the bath by the pipes, as it can lead to flows. Mishandling and additionally any damage that could have happened during transporting can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before using the walk in tub, it's important that the installer examine the bathtub properly according to the instruction manual. In case the bathtub is not installed degree together with the supporting features provided, the water may have problem emptying correctly and could create the door to leak. Eventually, be sure to understand the dangers associated with the placement of your walk in bathtub, especially alcoves, since they have particular conditions to avoid leaking.

Question 2

2) Are these tubs as easy to clean as normal tubs?

They are simple to wash, but unlike routine tubs, it is a good idea to maintain a day-to-day cleaning custom with a walk-in tub utilizing the products that are correct and subsequent manufacturer's recommendations. You want to actually make sure with a walk-in bathroom that you remove scum and spots to guard the surface. Depending on whether you have hard water, soft water, or water, you will see different kinds of deposits and spots in your bathtub. Get into the habit of wiping down the surfaces that are wet after each use to help avoid the build up scum, that will need more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to clean your walkin tub. Products that address your specific water spot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any indications that these products may ruin the finish in your tub. Since baths are generally either acrylic or fiberglass, you need to familiarize yourself with the best cleaning methods for your type of bath. Fiberglass is porous and brittle and can readily dull and blot. Acrylic is non porous and easy to wash. Also, if the weather permits, air the room out so that it doesn't remain humid. Some manufacturers advise that you just open your own bathroom window for an hour every day to let moisture escape.

Question 3

3) What types of financing are available in New York if insurance doesn't cover home modifications?

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance avenues to think about when looking for assistance to buy your walk in bath. The USA Rural Development plan is also called the Section 504 plan, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program and the RD 504 Loan Program. The modifications can include a walk-in bathtub. There are geographic and age, income requirements to participate. To learn more about the maximum quantities available, other limits and the way to apply, visit http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do and click on your state after you click on the 'Contact Us' link. Then, you can click on your county plus a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance program for the elderly, you can check this list to see if there are any that contain home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that can perhaps cancel the installation costs of a walk-in tub, can be a great resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other options to consider. The Internal Revenue Service may decide your house modification qualifies for tax deductions as a dental and medical expense. There are also qualifications in order to claim an individual who needs care as a dependent. Phone the IRS to determine in case you can deduct the cost of installing your walk-in bathtub. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that will assist you to estimate whether altering your toilet qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You can also phone them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification can also allow you to locate help to cover home modifications. Click the link to find out more http://gero.usc.edu/nrcshhm/ (6) Your local Independent Living Center (ILC) is a helpful resource for suggestions on how to pay for your modifications. Just click here to learn more about this choice http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 4

4) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Check with the manufacturers about New York alternatives. Shades that are uniform with the majority of toilets are only offered by some. Choosing the right walk-in tub for you means discussing the number of styles, sizes and layouts to ensure it suits your own special needs and room requirements. Since most producers make baths in white and cream, you might have to pay an added fee for a custom shade.

Question 5

5) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in New York?

If your handicap was due to a car or work injury, check with the right insurance insurance company to determine if home modifications resulting from your NY disability are insured. Claims that comprise Albany home alterations are not inadmissible in insurance settlements. Someone have a health condition which meets their definition of handicap and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in a job that was insured by Social Security. Benefits might be insured, if you are injured or on disability. 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 attain an occupational objective. The cash that's set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that contributes to an occupational goal and may be used to cover house alterations through an SSI savings strategy. You will learn more about PASS through your local Social Security Administration office or call toll free 800 772 1213. If you're a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that may help you deflect a number of the price. There are New York house modification grants which are available that might give you support for the installation and purchase of a walk-in bathtub: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special House Adaptation (SHA) Grants; and the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. Contact the form 26-4555 to submit an application for SHA or SAH grant. For information on all VA benefits in New York call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 6

6) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most individuals don't start from scratch, they begin with a tub conversion kit. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk-in bath. We recommend that you know how exactly to use the tools that are correct so that you don't end up with a non-working bath. There are businesses that understand the best way to turn your disability that is tub more as well as your home accessible for less of an investment than other options. As New York installers, we know just how to direct you in the right course, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you in making your home fulfill your present needs, particularly if you've recently become disabled or are supplying an aged person care-giving in their home or your home.

Question 7

7) Will a tub like this add to my Albany home’s resale value?

In case you reside in a Albany retirement community, installing a walk in bathroom may raise the value of your home. It probably won't increase the value of your dwelling. Since changes to your toilet do not generally raise the value of your home, the cost may qualify for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in New York if the primary goal of the enhancements will be to adapt a residence to the handicap of the taxpayer, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 8

8) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk in tub, by pulling the handle toward you, you shut the doorway and seal it. Make sure that the handle is locked to be able to avoid any water loss. There are several types of handles depending on the model you choose to buy. Make certain it is a handle which you can easily function. Then, the floor drain close and make sure the anti-scald device has already been preset before using the bathtub. Producers may also recommend a maximum time of use. Once you've completed your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain depending on the kind of drain you must drain the water. Pull on the bath exit and handle the bath.

Question 9

9) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in New York?

Aetna will not cover walk-in tubs under their traditional plans in New York. They generally follow Medicare's standards for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the restroom. In case the member is bed- room or confined - confined some DMEs are considered necessary, rather than a public toilet. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it is vital for day-to-day tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing is considered a daily living action and considered essential, bathroom items which are considered necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or incapable to transfer to and from a bathtub are listed by Aetna.

Question 10

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

Yes. There are instructions available on how exactly to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you simply understand just how to use the proper tools so that you don't end up with a non-working bath. There are businesses in Albany that understand how to turn your house as well as your handicap that is bath more reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we understand how to direct you in the correct direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your home meet your current needs, particularly if you have recently become disabled or are providing an elderly person care-giving in their home or your home.

Question 11

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

Many walk-in baths are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that's included with your bathtub that was bought. The floor in the toilet should have a structural support strength that surpasses the weight of the tub plus the weight of the water. Our Albany installer will check to ascertain if it is not, if the floor is level and otherwise, then they'll make use of the leveling legs to adjust the level of the bath. Obviously, the previous tub will have to be removed. Also, the if replacing tile or the wall in the region will have to be removed.

Question 12

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

Appropriate setup and initial testing should provide you with a leak proof experience, nevertheless there are events where they experienced flows that customers report. Under proper circumstances, the door seal should compress making it completely leak proof. Some units include a second drain below the entrance door to help prevent escapes in the event the door does leak. If this feature is included, ask. Since it covers the door in the instance of a leak as well as the seal, we highly recommend that you simply get a lifetime guarantee. Also, it is crucial that you take good care of the walk-in tub door when the tub 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 as well as care instructions.

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