Disadvantages of a walk-in tub? The honest downsides
Straight answers on walk-in tubs for Palm Bay, FL homeowners, including the wait while the tub fills and drains.
You like the idea of a walk-in tub, but you have read that you sit inside while it fills and again while it drains. You live in Palm Bay, and you want the real picture before you call anyone. That wait is real. It is worth thinking about before you decide.
The downside people worry about is true. With a walk-in tub, you step in, sit down and close the door. The door seals water in, so you stay seated while the tub fills. You stay until it drains, too. That is how these tubs work. Some models offer quick drain and heated air, which are good things to ask about.
A few other things are worth weighing. A walk-in tub takes the place of your current tub, so it suits a long bath better than a quick rinse. If you mostly shower, you may use it less than you expect. What the job involves depends on the tub size and the safety and wellness features you choose, like grab bars, a seat, water jets, heated air or quick drain. The price follows those choices and your space.
This week, write down how you bathe now. Do you soak a few nights a week, or take a shower every day? When you compare models, ask how fast each one fills and drains. Then call Love Your Bath, a Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel dealer. A designer comes to your home, listens and gives you a free quote. If a walk-in shower fits you better, ask about that too, since Love Your Bath installs walk-in showers as well as walk-in tubs.
If a walk-in tub is right for you, you keep the long, relaxing bath. You get a low entry, a seat and grab bars instead of a climb over the tub wall. If a walk-in shower fits better, you get easy step-in access and no waiting. Herman K. of Palm Bay wrote about his shower: "I am very pleased with the job Marcel did installing my shower." Either way, you choose knowing the facts.
What people in Palm Bay say
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"I could not be more pleased with our decision to use Love Your Bath to replace our bathtub with a walk in shower. The workmen are top quality and we have actually enjoyed having them here. Mark is curtesy, keeps us informed as to what he is doing and always cleans up after himself. Tarps are used to minimize the mess and I just cannot say enough about the company and the quality of their help we have had experience with. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again. Thank you LOVE YOUR BATH for a great experience."
"Our experience with Jacuzzi was very professional, no pressure, and up front open communication with all points covered. Pricing was very competative and the sales rep did not play any games. The product is superior to another bath we changed and less expensive. We should have called Jacuzzi the first time."
Other things people in Palm Bay ask
how much does a walk-in tub cost installed
The price depends on the tub size and the features you pick, such as a seat, jets, quick drain or grab bars. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you see your price before you decide.
will medicare pay for a walk-in tub
Whether Medicare or any other plan helps pay depends on your own plan, so call your plan and ask what it covers. We do not promise coverage. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. We also offer financing.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in tubs in Palm Bay and the area around it.