Walk-in Tub

ilovedaisies · ‎07-20-2010

Does anyone have experience with a walk-in tub? We talked to the representative today. They can do either a walk-in tub or a step-in shower in our bathroom. The walk-in tub is almost twice as expensive as the step-in shower. The tub would have jacuzzi jets. Do you find that your 40 gallon hot water tank is enough for the tub with jets? Anything you can tell me would be appreciated. It's a big decision and I'm not sure which way to go.

57babe · ‎08-21-2010

I've read that the concern with the walk in tub was that it had to drain completely before the person could come out of the tub. I'd definitely ask the rep about that.

Do you have a shower in another bathroom in your home? Or a tub?

If you don't already have a shower in your home, you need to consider that you may not want to fill the tub up and then have to wait for it to drain --- every time you want to clean up.

A new, step-in shower may add to the market value of your home. But if you're not planning on selling this may not influence your decision.

Pretty much personal preference. But make sure to ask about the draining issue. If you have to sit and wait for the tub to drain -- you may not like that feature.

At any rate, I hope you enjoy your new tub or shower. Take care.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I need to take baths not showers because i have very dry skin and need to use oils in my bath. i would not want the jetted tub - to hard to clean.Anyway, i would absolutely LOVE to have a walk in tub. Some day.I would not have ay issue with it having to drain first because I now drain the tub before I get out as a safety precaution - so i don't fall getting out.It only takes a couple min.to drain.

57babe · ‎08-21-2010

Oh, forgot -- the Jacuzzi jets are very nice and help relieve pain from tired, achy joints.

They (the jets) do require some extra cleaning and care. You may have to fill the tub and run the jets with bleach at least once a month to keep the jets clean.

So consider that jets require some extra maintenance, but can be a very nice & relaxing feature to have.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

My aunt has a walk in tub and loves it. We don't have that but we have a big jetted tub and our average sized water heater has been fine--and I put a lot of hot water in the tub too! It is nice sometimes and really isn't a big hassle to keep clean.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I have a regular jetted tub but don't use the jets because the water gets cold so fast.

ilovedaisies · ‎07-20-2010

Thanks for all the input. I think we're going to think about for a couple of days and then probably go with a jetted tub.

bells4me · ‎03-13-2010

I have an 85 year old neighbor who had a walk in tub installed last summer. They have been out about 4 times because of problems. I don't know if hers has jets or not but you have to drain the tub before getting out (at least hers you do). I only take showers so that would be my option if I ever needed one.

candys mine · ‎08-20-2012

I don't know anything about Walk in type tubs which is why I looked in here to maybe glean a little info. My question is, if you have to wait inside the tub for it to drain, don't you have to sit in there waiting for it to fill? Seems like you have to set aside a goodly chunk of time for a bath. Which ever you choose, may you enjoy your investment.

Georgiagrama · ‎03-19-2010

I'm interested to find out what you decide and why OP. I know that the tubs are very expensive as my dear Mother had checked into them at one point. She was concerned about the hot water issue and I think it was finally decided that she would also have to purchase another hot water heater so she passed on the tub. She had a nice, roomy sit down shower anyhow.

I would personally like to do away with one of the bathtubs that we have now and just have a nice, big walk in shower like Mother had.