If you, or someone you care for, uses an Invacare wheelchair, you have probably had moments where your chair does not act the way it should. When that happens, have you wondered if you needed to replace any parts, or even get it repaired? Fortunately, many Invacare wheelchair parts are available to purchase online, and you will often find that replacing a part provides a quick and easy solution to the problem.

It can be difficult to know if you do actually need to replace any wheelchair parts. However, there are some typical problems that can indicate faulty parts, and the need to replace them. Some affect the movement of the chair, while others are actual safety issues. You should consider replacing some wheelchair parts if any of the following situations happens:

* If the wheelchair seems inclined to tip over backwards, it might be due to unused or broken anti-tippers, a bent frame, or a seating system that is installed incorrectly.

* Does the wheelchair have difficulty folding properly? This also may be as a result of a bent frame.

* If you are having problems with the wheel locks working correctly, it may be due to loose hardware, broken wheel locks, or worn out tires.

* A wheelchair that is hard to push or move may have flat pneumatic tires, a bent frame, or misaligned wheel axles.

While problems using your wheelchair may indicate that repairs are needed, it does not always have to mean an expensive visit to the repair shop. Many Invacare wheelchair parts are easily found online, and you can replace them yourself without much problem. Before this even occurs however, be certain to know everything about your Invacare wheelchair, and become familiar with how each part functions. Learn where you can order replacement parts easily and securely, and always follow the Invacare recommended wheelchair maintenance. With all this in mind, if or when your wheelchair does not function correctly, you will be prepared with the knowledge and information to order the parts you need, and very possibly make a simple repair on your own.

Planning to repair an Invacare wheelchair? Before you do, read Nan Bobby’s guide to replacing Invacare wheelchair parts. As the caregiver & advocate for her aging parents for nearly ten years, she experienced the many challenges of adult children caring for aging parents, & now provides a learning center on eldercare and disability issues at Aging Parent Conversations.