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Question 1

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

Yes. Walk-in tubs can be personalized to your taste. Check with the producers about New Mexico alternatives. Some offer colors that are uniform with most toilets. Selecting the right walk in bathtub for you means discussing the variety of sizes, styles and layouts to make sure it satisfies your own special needs and room requirements. Since most makers make bathtubs in white and cream, you might have to pay an additional fee for a custom shade.

Question 2

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

They're simple to clean, but unlike routine tubs, it is wise to maintain a daily cleaning custom with a walk in bathtub using the right products and subsequent manufacturer's recommendations. You want to really make sure with a walk-in bath that you remove spots and scum to safeguard the surface. Depending on whether you have well water, soft water, or hard water, you'll see different types of deposits and spots on your bathtub. Get into the habit of wiping down the surfaces that are wet after each use to help avoid the build up scum, which will demand more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to wash your walk-in tub. Products that address your specific water blot and deposits ought to be considered as well as any indicators that these products may ruin the finish on your bath. You want to get familiar with the very best cleaning methods for your type of tub since tubs are generally either fiberglass or acrylic. Fiberglass is porous and fragile and can easily dull and blot. Acrylic is nonporous and easy to wash. Don't use abrasive cleaners otherwise you might dull the finish and scratch the bathtub. Additionally, if the weather permits, air out the room so that it does not stay humid. Some manufacturers recommend that your own bathroom window opens for an hour every single day to let moisture escape.

Question 3

3) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most people do not start from scratch, they begin with a bathtub conversion kit. There are instructions available on how exactly to convert your existing bathtub into a walk-in tub. We advise that you simply know the way to use the tools that are correct in order that you just don't end up with a non-working tub. There are firms that understand how to turn your home along with your handicap that is bath more accessible for less of an investment than other options. As New Mexico installers, we know how to direct you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your home meet your current needs, especially if you have recently become disabled or are providing an aged man care-giving in their own house or your residence.

Question 4

4) What are some of the benefits of getting one?

The main advantage is that it eases your thoughts in case you have mobility problems, because depending on your situation, you can slip on a regular bath or have trouble getting into the bath with no low step threshold. By making bathing simpler, the plan of a walk-in tub can likewise make it far more convenient for individuals who you depend on in your own life and help you live more independently. Aside from the advantages of safety and availability, living alone in Albuquerque is a real concern for people suffering from mobility issues. Other advantages include improved relaxation given all the features which are available to you personally. It relieves the distress associated with ailments that are common.

Question 5

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

Yes. A walk in tub is not usually shorter than an average bath tub, which includes about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some makers say if a typical shower is 7 minutes that you use exactly the same amount of water as a shower that is standard 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. The truth is, many manufacturers advise that you've got a hot water tank that admits at least 50 gallons, though some bathtubs will function efficiently should you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

Question 6

6) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in New Mexico?

Medicare will not cover walk-in tub equipment and installation prices in New Mexico, since they are home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment doesn't include physical changes to a house, simply medical gear and materials which are accustomed to help a patient in and out of bed or a seat, or make use of a shower or bathtub easier and safer. Consumer Affairs indicates that you may want to contact Medicare to see if (for mobility safety reasons) a walk-in bathtub is justified to determine whether the gear may be partly compensated. More often than not, they won't cover it. However, if you're eligible for Medicaid, the system in your state may offer you some financial assistance for a walk-in tub. You may be eligible for a House and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for specific specialized medical equipment and accessibility adjustments. In the event you are a receiver of Medicare and Medicaid, it's also wise to consider the Double-Eligible Special Needs Plan. Medicaid provides a complete record of waivers relevant to the elderly that we suggest that you review.

Question 7

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance avenues to take into account when searching for aid to buy your walk-in tub. The USA Rural Development plan is also known as the Section 504 plan, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program as well as the RD 504 Loan Program. The adjustments may have a walk in tub. There are age, income and geographical requirements to participate. Then, you can click on your own county and a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance program for the aged, you can check this list to see if there are any that include home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national non-profit that can perhaps offset the setup costs of a walk in bath, can be a good resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other alternatives to consider. The IRS may decide your home modification qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. This must not be confused with the Dependent Care Tax Credit, which is used for dependent care expenses incurred by a primary citizen to enable them to work instead of caring for their dependent. There are also qualifications in order to claim an individual who needs attention as a dependent. Call the IRS to see when you can deduct the price of installing your walk-in tub. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that can assist you to judge whether changing your toilet qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also call them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification can also assist you to locate help to pay for home modifications. Click here to find out more about this option http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 8

8) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems apply a gravity simply drainage system, while other makers offer power-assisted drainage systems. Generally, the drainage system in a walk-in bath is attached to the normal tub drain, which is threaded into a horizontal conduit called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed using a foam washer or putty under its flange. Some characteristics may cost you more, therefore it is almost always wise to ask. Finally, get to know the difference between frameless baths since frameless baths often empty quicker than framed baths, because they don't alter the drain height of your existing bath and framed tubs. Framed baths are built on a steel frame and the bottom of the bathtub is suspended off the ground. Frameless tubs are made with an extra-strength mold that doesn't need a steel frame and the underside of the bathtub is not hung in the air.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

10) Will a tub like this add to my Albuquerque home’s resale value?

In case you live in a Albuquerque retirement community, installing a walk in bath may raise the value of your home. Otherwise, it likely will not increase the value of your house. Since changes to your bathroom don't normally increase the value of your house, cost may be eligible for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in New Mexico if the principal purpose of the enhancements would be to adapt a home to the impairment of the citizen, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 11

11) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you go into the walk-in bathtub, by pulling on the handle toward you, you close the doorway and seal it. Make sure the handle is locked so as to prevent any water loss. There are various kinds of handles depending on the version you decide to buy. Make sure it's a handle that you can quickly work. Then, the floor drain close and ensure the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the tub. Your bath is prepared, once the bathtub fills to the desired depth. You need to empty the water once you have finished your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain determined by the kind of drain. Pull on the bath leave and handle the tub.

Question 12

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

Suitable installation and initial testing should provide you with a leak proof experience, however there are incidents where they experienced escapes, that customers report. Under proper circumstances, the weight of the water should compress the door seal making it totally leak proof. Some units comprise a second drain below the entry door to help prevent escapes if the door does leak. If this attribute is comprised ask. Because it covers the seal along with the door in the case of a leak, we highly recommend that you get a lifetime warranty. Replacement seals will cost you. In addition, it's very important to take good care of the walk in tub door when the bath is not in use to prevent premature failure of the seal. Wiping down door jamb and the door seal after each use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance as well as care directions. Also, any little set of soil or debris on the door seal or where the seal comes in touch with all the door jamb can lead to a modest leak through the door seal constantly wipe down the door seal.

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