Regular maintenance of wheelchairs and their parts can ensure a wheelchair continues to function well. With periodic checks and Hickory NC Wheelchair Repair when required, the user can be guaranteed their chair will continue to perform well for them.
Once your wheelchair begins to show a need for Hickory NC Wheelchair Repair, you can do some simple do-it-yourself techniques if you’re mechanically inclined. If you’re not, our AeroFlow, Inc., service department is available to handle any repairs no matter how small or large.
1. It’s always helpful to have a handy wheelchair parts repair kit. This may consist of a regular and Philips head screwdriver, a wrench, pair of pliers and a tire changing kit. If you need to tighten a loosened bolt or change a tire, you can do these with the help of your kit.
2. Loosened straps may require tightening or readjusting of the straps.
3. When fibrous materials stick in the caster axles, you can take it out by removing the caster using two adjustable wrenches. One is to hold the axle bolt and the other to unscrew the nut. You can now remove the caster and clean it by wiping using a clean, damp cloth.
4. You can replace the seat upholstery that has lost its capacity for support by replacing the sling seat. Do this by removing one side of the frame and removing the material out before replacing.
Keep in mind that a certified wheelchair repair technician must repair a power wheelchair. They are trained to troubleshoot and handle Hickory NC Wheelchair Repair on power wheelchairs.
