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Question 1

1) 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 how exactly to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in bath. We recommend that you understand how to make use of the tools that are correct in order that you don't end up with a non-working bathtub. There are businesses that know how to turn your house along with your disability that is bath more reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As New York installers, we know how to direct you in the proper path, so please ask us for a consultation so we can help you make your home meet your present needs, particularly if you've recently become disabled or are providing an aged man care-giving in their home or your house.

Question 2

2) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to modify the pipes depending on the location of the drains. Installers may have to add a fitting to the present wastewater pipe for a walk in bath. Existing plumbing may allow for faster drain times or slower drain times.

Question 3

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

Initial testing and proper installation should give you a leak-proof experience, yet there are incidents where they experienced escapes that customers report. Under suitable circumstances, the weight of the water should compress the door seal making it completely leak proof. Some units include another drain under the entrance door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. If this attribute is comprised, ask. Because it covers the seal as well as the door in the case of a leak, we highly recommend that you just get a lifetime warranty. Replacement seals will cost you. Some people replace the door seal on a walk-in bath themselves. In addition, it is crucial that you take good care of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping the door seal and door jamb down after every use can keep the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care and maintenance directions.

Question 4

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

Yes. Walk-in baths can be personalized to your taste. Check with the manufacturers about New York alternatives. Colors which are uniform with most toilets are only offered by some. Picking the right walk-in tub for you means discussing the variety of sizes, fashions and layouts to make sure it satisfies your own special needs and room requirements. You may need to pay an additional fee for a custom colour, since most makers make baths in white and cream.

Question 5

5) Can the shower be used still with a walk-in bathtub?

Yes. There are walk-in bath installations that give you a big standing area for stand-up showers. You can either shower sitting down or standing up. Be sure to get the appropriate measurements for the walk in bath in order that you don't feel cramped during a stand up shower. Additionally, if you'd like to keep your standing shower because if your faucet is not right against a wall, it is a lot more difficult to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind is always to ask about the faucet place.

Question 6

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

A cheaper basic variant of the walk in tub can really cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 7

7) Do these tubs use more water than conventional tubs?

Yes. A walk-in tub is usually taller than an average bath tub, which comprises about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some producers say if a typical shower is 7 minutes that you simply use exactly the same amount of water as a shower that is regular and also you use 7 gallons of water a minute. Most of the walk-in baths on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. In fact, many manufacturers advise that you've got a hot water tank that accommodates at least 50 gallons, though some baths will operate effectively if you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

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 advise that you simply know just how to make use of the tools that are right in order that you do not end up with a non-working tub. There are firms in Utica that understand the best way to turn your disability that is tub more and your home reachable for less of an investment than other options. As installers, we understand the way to point you in the right direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can help you make your house meet your current needs, especially if you've recently become disabled or are providing an elderly person care-giving in their own house or your home.

Question 9

9) 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 tub that was purchased. The floor in the bathroom has to have a structural support strength that exceeds the weight of the bathtub in addition to the weight of the water. Our Utica installer will check to ascertain when it is not if the floor is level and otherwise, then they will make use of the leveling legs to adjust the level of the tub. Of course, the prior tub will have to be eliminated. Also, the wall or tile in area will have to be removed if replacing.

Question 10

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

In case your impairment was due to a car or work injury, check with the appropriate insurance carrier to find out if house modifications resulting from your NY handicap are insured. Claims that include Utica home adjustments are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. Someone have a medical condition which meets their definition of impairment and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in a job that was covered by Social Security. Benefits might be insured in case you are on impairment or injured. Since SSI is a needs-based program as well as 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 cash that's set aside under a PASS may be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and can be used to cover house alterations through an SSI savings strategy. You can learn more about PASS through your local Social Security Administration office or call toll free 800-772-1213. If you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that will assist you to deflect some of the cost. Contact the form 26-4555 to submit an application for SHA or SAH grant. For advice on all VA benefits in New York call 1-800-827-1000.

Question 11

11) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in New York?

Check with your Utica homeowner's insurance to be sure it'll cover you against this type of damage. You may need a house modification permit from the Utica, NY building department to put in a bath, especially if walls have to be removed to fit your bathroom plans. Above all, if you needed a license and you didn't get one AND your house suffers from damage from the installed walkin bath, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. In case you plan on selling your Utica residence, there are loads of buyer beware messages out there that will direct potential buyers from your house since it does influence homeowner's insurance, if there have been any improvements without permits. Buyers see their homeowners insurance as well as the licenses as protections on their investments in houses.

Question 12

12) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk-in bath, by pulling on the handle toward you, you shut the door and seal it. Make sure that the handle is locked so as to prevent any water loss. There are several types of handles determined by the model you choose to purchase. Make sure it's a handle which you can certainly function. Following that, you shut the floor drain and ensure the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the tub. Your bath is prepared once the tub fills to the desired depth. Ensure that you familiarize yourself with the operating instructions to judge which speed works best for your requirements, if you plan on using jets. Makers might also recommend a maximum time of use. You have to empty the water once you've finished your bath, remove the drain depending on the type of drain or turn the overflow knob. Pull on the bath leave and handle the bath.

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