Mobility scooters are assistive medical equipment that help people to get around. They’re easier to move and control than manual wheelchairs due to being battery operated. They’re an ideal solution for people who don’t have the stamina or arm strength necessary to move a manual wheelchair.
Ourmobility scooter store in Columbia, SC stocks a wide selection for customers to choose from including accessories to outfit their equipment to match their lifestyle. Sadly, like every piece of medical equipment mobility scooters can wear down over time and may need repairs.
Common Issues with Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters may need repairs now and again, but there are a few common problems every owner will experience at one time or another. One of the most common is a dead or dying battering that has reached the end of its lifecycle. Rechargeable batteries typically only last on average for a total of three to five years max. Once their time is up they’ll slowly start to lose their charge and break down to the point where they’re no longer useable.
Mobility scooters will show this problem early on by not operating properly even when on a full charge. The scooter may start, stop, or can even shut down abruptly for no reason. Keeping a spare battery on hand is recommended to avoid the dilemma of being stuck with a dead mobility scooter. The spare will be enough until you can purchase a new one and replace it for the dead one.
Another common issue we usually see at the mobility scooter shop in Columbia, SC are bent, broken, or damaged wheels. The wheels of mobility scooters are the first to come into contact with anything on the ground so this exposes them to plenty of wear and tear. When this occurs the wheels have to be replaced immediately since they can mess up how the mobility scooter operates or make it completely unusable.
We have dealt with many mobility scooter repairs in the past and continue to do so even today. We love helping our customers and enjoy answering any inquiries they may have about any of our services and products.
