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Question 1

1) 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's included with your bathtub that was purchased. The flooring in the bathroom should have a structural support strength that surpasses the weight of the bathtub in addition to the weight of the water. Our Bowling Green installer will check to determine if it is not whether the floor is level and otherwise, then they'll make use of the leveling legs to adjust the amount of the tub. Of course, the prior tub will need to be eliminated. In addition, the wall or tile in region will have to be removed if replacing.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance avenues to think about when searching for aid to purchase your walk-in tub. The USA Rural Development program is also known as the Section 504 program, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program and the RD 504 Loan Program. The alterations may have a walk in tub. There are age, income and geographical demands to participate. Following that, you can click on your own county along with a listing of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance system for the elderly, you can check this list to determine whether there are any that include home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that can maybe offset the installation costs of a walk-in bathtub, can be a great resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other alternatives to consider. The Internal Revenue Service may determine your home alteration qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. There are also qualifications to be able to claim an individual who requires care as a dependent. Phone the IRS to determine when you can deduct the price of installing your walk in bath. IRS Publication 502 is an excellent resource that can assist you to judge whether altering your toilet qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may 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 here to learn more about this option http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 4

4) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk in bath, you close the doorway and seal it by pulling on the handle toward you. Make sure the handle is locked so as to prevent any water loss. There are several types of handles depending on the version you choose to purchase. Make certain it's a handle that you can easily function. Following that, the floor drain shut and make sure the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the bath. Producers may also advocate a maximum time of use. You have to drain the water once you have finished your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain determined by the type of drain. Pull on the bathtub handle and leave the bath.

Question 5

5) About how much will one of these tubs cost to get installed?

The setup can cost you approximately $1,500-$3,000 to be installed in Bowling Green. Occasionally the cost of the installment and also the unit is a better investment than paying for a caretaker.

Question 6

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

Initial testing and appropriate installation should offer you a leak-proof experience, however there are episodes that customers report where they experienced flows. Under proper conditions, the door seal should compress making it completely leak proof. Some units include a second drain below the entrance door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. Ask if this attribute is included. We highly advise that you just get a lifetime guarantee, as it covers the door in the instance of a flow and the seal. Replacement seals will cost you. Some people replace the door seal on a walk-in tub themselves. Also, it's important to take good care of the walk-in tub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping door jamb and the door seal down after every use can maintain the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care as well as maintenance instructions. Also, any little set of debris or dirt on the door seal or where the seal comes in contact with all the door jamb can result in a minor flow through the door seal consistently wipe down the door seal.

Question 7

7) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in Kentucky?

Check with your Bowling Green homeowner's insurance to make sure it will cover you against this sort of damage. You may need a home alteration license from the Bowling Green, KY building department to install a bath, especially if walls need to be eliminated to coordinate with your bathroom plans. Above all, you did not get one AND somehow and in the event you needed a license your house suffers from damage from the installed walk-in bathtub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. If you're planning on ever selling your Bowling Green residence, there are tons of buyer beware messages out there which will steer prospective buyers from your home since it does influence homeowner's insurance, if there have been any advancements without licenses. Buyers see the licenses and their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in homes.

Question 8

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

Yes, manufacturers do offer do it yourself installations of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you possess the correct tools and technical acquaintance with the instruments, it's possible. However, lots of times, someone thinks it's definitely going to be affordable to purchase all the tools that are proper. These tools could be expensive, so make sure you compare the price of buying each of the tools as well as the price of your time learning how exactly to install the kit with the cost of a professional setup. In the event you're someone who does a lot of home improvements, then the directions might seem pretty simple. Only make certain they analyze the unit according to the directions of the manufacturer's and the unit you purchased did not get damaged during transport.

Question 9

9) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Kentucky?

In case your impairment was due to a work or vehicle injury, check with the correct insurance insurance company to determine if home modifications resulting from your KY disability are insured. Claims that comprise Bowling Green house modifications are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. A person have a medical condition that meets their definition of disability and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in work that was insured by Social Security. Benefits could be insured, in the event you are injured or on handicap. 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 objective. The money that's set aside under a PASS may be used for anything that contributes to an occupational objective and may be utilized to cover house alterations through an SSI savings strategy. If you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that will enable you to deflect a number of the cost. There are Kentucky dwelling modification grants which are available that may give you support for the installation and purchase of a walk in tub: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special Dwelling Version (SHA) Grants; along with the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. Contact the form 26-4555 to make an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Kentucky call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 10

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

Yes. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you simply know the best way to make use of the proper tools so that you don't end up with a non-working bathtub. There are firms in Bowling Green that understand the way to turn your tub more handicap along with your home accessible for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we know how to point you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we are able to assist you in making your home match your current wants, especially if you've recently become disabled or are supplying an elderly individual care-giving in their own house or your residence.

Question 11

11) Will a tub like this add to my Bowling Green home’s resale value?

Should you reside in a Bowling Green retirement community, installing a walk-in bath may raise the value of your house. It likely will not increase the value of your house. Since changes to your toilet don't normally raise the value of your home, the cost can qualify for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Kentucky if the principal purpose of the improvements is to accommodate a home to the impairment of the citizen, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 12

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

Yes. Check with the makers about Kentucky options. Colors which are uniform with the majority of bathrooms are only offered by some. Picking the right walk-in bathtub for you means discussing the variety of sizes, styles and layouts to ensure it suits your own special needs and room requirements. You may have to pay an additional fee for a custom color since most producers make bathtubs in cream and white.

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