Re: Walk-in Tub

57babe · ‎08-21-2010

Your question about deciding between a walk-in tub and a shower got me to look online for a combination walk-in tub AND shower unit. I found several very nice combination walk-in tub and shower units. Have you seen these? You might like one of these units.

Tzu4u · ‎04-19-2010

We just put in a complete new bathroom with a walk-in shower with two seats. I have not taken a bath in years, and hated stepping into the bathtub to take a shower. We have heat and lighting in the ceiling of the shower so I can see, and no worries of falling as we get older.

The walk in tubs would only be good IMHO if they also have a shower. I would hate sitting in there while filling and draining. (COLD!!) They also use a lot of water. I can sit in my new shower and moisturize to my heart's content, shave my legs, etc. safely.

There are also seals and mechanics to the walk- in tubs that are bound to cause trouble after a few years.

FluffyNo1 · ‎06-06-2010

I had a walk in tub installed a year ago and don't regret it. I purchased locally and did consider the fact that it could affect the resale value of my home. Not everyone would want one, especially families with small children. I went ahead with the thought that if and when I decided to sell, I could just give the buyers a discount to pay for having it removed and an regular tub installed. It takes about 15 minutes to fill and you could get cold sitting in there waiting, but my model came with a heated seat, so it's fine. Takes only 2 minutes to drain. I have a 40 gallon natural gas water heater and it's fine. Set on 140 degrees. I agree that a walk in shower might be better for resale value, but really enjoy being able to take a bath again. I have the air jets on mine, 15 or so minutes after you get out a fan blows out the jets. You can't use bubble bath or anything like that in it. Hope this helps.

FluffyNo1 · ‎06-06-2010

Forgot to say that I also had a hand held shower put in, which also could have been installed on the wall which is handy for hair washing and cleaning the tub.

ilovedaisies · ‎07-20-2010

Thank you guys for all the responses. We're still mulling it over. We might go to a dealer's this weekend that has a walk-in tub set up. It's supposed to be a 6 inch step-up to get in the tub and I don't think I can do that. Anything would have to be better than the transfer seat I'm using now. It just scares me to death every time I shower.