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Question 1

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

Proper setup and initial testing should offer you 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 contain another drain below the entrance door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. If this feature is comprised, inquire. As it covers the seal along with the door in the instance of a leak, we highly advise that you just get a lifetime guarantee. Replacement seals will cost you. Some people replace the door seal on a walk-in tub themselves. Also, it is crucial that you take great attention of the walk in bath door when the tub is not in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping door jamb and the door seal down after each use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance and care directions.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your plumbing and appliances. Check with your Savannah homeowner's insurance to ensure it'll cover you against this type of damage. You may require a home modification permit from the Savannah, GA building department to set up a bath, particularly if walls have to be eliminated to fit your bathroom plans. Most importantly, you did not get one AND and if you needed a permit your house suffers from damage from the installed walkin tub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. In case you plan on ever selling your Savannah home, there are tons of buyer beware messages out there that will steer potential buyers from your home since it does affect homeowner's insurance if there have been any developments without licenses. Buyers see their homeowners insurance as well as the permits as protections on their investments in dwellings.

Question 4

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

AARP is not a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurers to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP doesn't make health plan recommendations for people and does not cover the cost of walk in bathtubs or some 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 third parties provide member advantages. Check with the plans which are recorded in Georgia under AARP's membership services.

Question 5

5) About how long does the installation process take with your Savannah installers?

Once the bathtub arrives, an installment needs between one and three days of labor in Savannah. It certainly depends on the scope of the work. You must make us know if there's a crucial deadline involving a household member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Georgia rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 6

6) How much do walk-in bathtubs cost in Savannah?

A walk-in tub in Savannah commonly ranges in cost from $1,700 to over $30,000. The cost also varies depending on whether you pick fiberglass or acrylic bathtubs. Everyone differs and making sure that a walk in tub works for a person's unique situation is extremely critical as it's usually replacing a bath or bathtub assembly that isn't meeting their needs. A good walk in bath runs between $8, $3,000 000 installed. Some suppliers offer monthly payments or a cash bonus.

Question 7

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

They're simple to wash, but unlike regular tubs, itis a good idea to maintain a day-to-day cleaning habit with a walk-in tub subsequent manufacturer's recommendations and using the right products. You would like to really make sure with a walk-in bathroom that you remove scum and spots to secure the surface. Depending on whether you have soft water, hard water, or water, you will see various kinds of spots and deposits on your bathtub. Get into the practice of wiping down the surfaces that are wet after each use to help prevent the build up scum, which will require more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to clean your walk-in bathtub. Products that address your special water spot and deposits ought to be considered as well as any signs that these products may ruin the finish on your bath. Since baths are generally either fiberglass or acrylic, you want to familiarize yourself with the best cleaning methods for your kind of bath. Fiberglass is porous and brittle and can readily dull and stain. Acrylic is non-porous and easy to clean. Don't use abrasive cleansers you might dull the finish and scratch on the bath. Also, if the weather permits, air out the room so that it does not remain humid. Some manufacturers recommend that your own bathroom window opens for an hour every single day to let moisture escape.

Question 8

8) Why are these tubs so much more expensive than normal tubs?

Largely you are paying for a listing of safety features which are not available on a regular tub. These safety features are built into walk-in bathtubs for persons with limited freedom to lower the chance of falling down. Model wall heights are normally 37 to 47 inches tall and contain a built in shower seat, textured floor, grab bars, anti-scald valves, in-line heater, temperature controls, and also a watertight door. An important aspect of walk in tubs is that there is a low step threshold to permit a user to easily enter into the tub unconcerned regarding the normal high wall of a regular tub. The walk-in bathtubs also normally comprise jet treatment a cleaning function, and enhanced drain options. Also, one of the reasons why the cost changes among the walk-in baths is that the tubs are custom-made depending on a person's demands rather than factory reproduced, so you can find a tub that is especially made for someone who desires wheelchair accessibility, a tub that fits a larger individual, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 9

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

Yes. There are walk-in tub installments that give you a sizable standing place for standup showers. You can shower standing up or sitting down. Make sure you get the correct dimensions for the walk in bath so you don't feel cramped during a stand-up shower. Additionally, in case you need to maintain your standing shower, because if your faucet isn't right against a wall, it's much more difficult to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind would be to ask about the faucet place.

Question 10

10) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravitation simply drainage system, while other manufacturers offer power assisted drainage systems. Ordinarily, the drainage system in a walk in tub is attached to the standard bath drain, which is threaded into a horizontal pipe called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed under its flange using a foam washer or putty. Since a bather cannot leave the bath until all the water is emptied, the big difference is that manufacturing companies have attempted to decrease the waiting time since sitting there waiting for the water can leave a bather feeling cooled. Comparing double drain alternatives to accelerated drain choices is important when considering that most walk in tubs take between 2 and 3 minutes to drain which requires that the temperature in the room be comfortable while they wait. Some attributes may cost you more, so it is almost always advisable to ask. Finally, get to be aware of the difference between frameless baths since because they don't change the drain height of your existing bath frameless baths often drain quicker than framed tubs and framed baths. Framed tubs are made on a steel frame and the base of the tub is suspended off the ground. Frameless baths are designed with an extra-strength form that doesn't necessitate a steel frame and the underside of the tub isn't suspended in the air.

Question 11

11) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk in bath, you close the doorway and seal it by pulling the handle toward you. Make sure the handle is locked so as to avoid any water decline. There are several types of handles determined by the version you decide to purchase. Be sure it's a handle which you can quickly work. Following that, the floor drain shut and make sure the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the tub. Once the tub fills to the desired depth, your bath is ready. Ensure that you familiarize yourself with the operating instructions to estimate which speed works best for your needs if you plan on using jets. Makers might also recommend a maximum time of use. Once you have finished your bath, remove the drain determined by the kind of drain or turn the overflow knob you must drain the water. Pull on the bathtub handle and leave the bath.

Question 12

12) What sort of guarantees are there that these tubs won’t leak and damage my Savannah house?

Consumer Affairs recommends that an owner that is original purchase a lifetime guarantee to give peace of mind to buyers about leaks. Additionally, ask if the lifetime guarantee is extended to other owners as well. For Georgia house installations, this will probably be contained for a set amount of years.

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