Are you considering a walk-in tub for your home? It is an excellent addition to a bathroom for older individuals or people who have disabilities. Don’t be fooled; they are great for everyone as well. These tubs are convenient and easy to use, clean, and maintain. It is a small step that you can take to upgrade the bathroom in your home. 

Just like any appliance in your home, you will need to weigh out the pros and cons of having a walk-in tub. Some questions you need to ask yourself are; Is everything is going to fit in the space you have, is the cost right, and is it something that will work for you? Let’s get a little deeper into what you should think about when deciding on having a walk-in tub installed.

What To Consider

A walk-in tub is designed to make getting in and out of the bathtub safer. It has a door that opens on the side, removing the need to step over a ledge. If this tub is installed due to someone having disabilities or being older, it is a great way to give them independence. 

Here are some of the pros and cons that you need to know. 

Pros

• It offers more comfort with the ability to sit in an upright position in a chair. 
• There are whirlpool jets that give your bath a wonderful relaxing feeling. 
• The tub is designed to drain fast, as you cannot exit the bath until it is fully drained. 
• You can use the showerhead with a hose to rinse off, no need to worry about being able to access the water from a short spout.
• Some bathtubs are narrow, the walk-in tubs are a bit wider, giving more comfort to the bather.
• There is an abundance of safety features to the tub, making it a safe and pleasurable experience for the bathing person. For example, textured floors, handrails, control panels, low step-in, and more.

Cons

• Walk-in tubs are going to cost you more money than a traditional-style tub. But, it gives you the convenience and safety needed for the person bathing. 
• Most tubs are not easily installed by an amateur. You will need to hire a trained professional to do the installation for you to avoid any significant malfunctions from occurring. 
• Walk-in tubs hold a larger water capacity, meaning that the water usage per bath is going to be higher. This can pose a problem for people with smaller water heaters.