American Standard Walk-in Baths Reviews

American Standard is a household name for dozens of home fixtures. Its line of customizable walk-in tubs is among the most impressive of its home appliance collections. American Standard offers walk-in bathtubs in four varieties: air baths, bathtubs, whirlpools and combo massage tubs. Its extensive selection lets you choose a tub based on your comfort needs.

*Cost ranges at the time of publishing may not include installation.

Here are the differences between each type of walk-in tub model:

• Deep soaking tubs feature extra depth for full-body immersion while seated, typically with a built-in seat and safety grab bars.
• Walk-in whirlpool tubs use strategically placed water jets to provide therapeutic massage and circulation benefits through pressurized streams of water.
• Walk-in air baths utilize many tiny air jets throughout the tub to create warm bubbles that provide gentle, full-body massage and aromatherapy benefits.
• Combo massage tubs combine both water jets and air jets in one system, allowing users to choose between or simultaneously use both types of therapeutic massage options.

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American Standard’s walk-in tub materials include fiberglass and acrylic. Choosing between a fiberglass and an acrylic American Standard walk-in tub depends on your budget, your ability to clean and maintain your tub and the location of the bathroom in your home.

• Fiberglass walk-in tubs from American Standard are less expensive, made of lightweight material and ideal for two-story homes. However, fiberglass tubs can be more susceptible to chipping, cracking and failing. They can also stain and absorb water, which can lead to mold buildup if not properly maintained.
• Acrylic walk-in tubs from American Standard are less susceptible to physical damage and mold, but they’re more expensive. The heavier material makes acrylic tubs better suited for bathrooms on the first floor.

Both tubs have the same 10- to 15-year lifespan.

An American Standard walk-in tub typically costs between $5,000 to $16,000, with a 28-by-48-inch soaking tub costing significantly less than a 32-by-60-inch combo tub with chromotherapy and ozone self-cleaning systems. Tub size, type, material and any additional features affect the price.

To obtain an accurate quote, customers can schedule a no-cost, no-obligation, in-home safety evaluation. American Standard’s contractors determine prices based on the following:

• Bathroom layout
• Doorway and hallway width
• Electrical system
• Existing plumbing configuration

American Standard provides a quote based on the evaluation, the type of walk-in tub you choose and the additional features you’d like. American Standard also offers 12-month, no-interest, no-payment financing for qualified applicants with a minimum purchase of $10,000.

For comfort and safety, each American Standard walk-in tub includes built-in contoured seats, a safety bar and textured bath floors. Most come fully equipped with a fast-fill tub faucet, a hand-held showering wand and a color-matched drain and overflow. For units without fixtures, an American Standard walk-in tub faucet can be ordered separately.

In addition to standard safety features, most types of American Standard walk-in bathtubs include massage jets for relaxation:

• Air baths feature over 20 individual jets that deliver all-over, water-based massage therapy through tiny, warm air bubbles.
• Whirlpools include up to 13 water jets with an optional legs-only massage.
• Combo tubs combine the benefits of air baths and whirlpools with up to 39 jets total.

To keep the massage jets clean, specific combo and whirlpool models also include ozone self-cleaning sanitation systems that help the unit run efficiently and cleanly.

In addition to massage jets, combo tub users can also benefit from multicolored chromotherapy. American Standard tubs equipped with chromotherapy use underwater LED lighting to add a color wash or flowing color sequence to your bath.

All units use American Standard’s patented technology to remove water from the tub in less than two minutes. This technology is usually called Quick Drain, although some larger models (60 inches by 30 inches) use Minute Drain technology.

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The installation process with American Standard takes two steps:

1. Free in-home evaluation: A professional bathroom safety specialist comes to your home to do a safety assessment, explain financing options and the lifetime warranty, and provide a free, no-obligation price estimate based on the options you choose. Only select walk-in tubs offer full installation, so be sure to ask the specialist for the specifics of your chosen model.
2. Schedule your installation: Factory-trained, certified specialists install your American Standard tub, typically within one or two days. The installation team also removes and discards your old tub. Once installed, the American Standard contractor tests your tub and explains how to operate it. The installation cost is determined during the in-home evaluation.

Yes, we recommend American Standard walk-in tubs. Its tubs provide a customized experience for users of any age. While prices for walk-in tubs start in the $5,000 range and climb to about $16,000 or more, there are no hidden costs, and no-interest financing is available.

Quotes include installation and labor, and it backs its products with a lifetime warranty on the door seal, a 10- to 15-year warranty on the tub and a five- to 10-year warranty on the tub components, depending on the material (i.e., gelcoat or acrylic). American Standard also won the Consumer Affairs Buyer’s Choice Awards in the walk-in bathtubs category for customer service and best product offerings.