American Tubs Reviews

4,886,447reviews on ConsumerAffairs are verified
  • We require contact information to ensure our reviewers are real.
  • Our moderators read all reviews to verify quality and helpfulness.
  • We use intelligent software that helps us maintain the integrity of reviews.

About American Tubs

American Tubs is a walk-in tub company that specializes in products for older people and those with limited mobility. The company’s walk-in tubs come standard with safety features but are customizable with therapeutic and luxury options. They come in various sizes, including standard, compact, extra wide, extra deep and wheelchair accessible.

Pros
  • Designed for safety and security
  • Numerous sizes available
  • Several therapy system options
Cons
  • No published prices
  • Restrictive warranties

American Tubs safety features

American Tubs’ walk-in tubs have ADA-compliant designs that may include:

  • Two safety bars
  • 6-inch entry thresholds
  • Anti-slip floors
  • Fast-fill faucets
  • Watertight vinyl door seals
  • Leak-resistant door drains
  • Inward- or outward-swinging doors
  • Secondary emergency toe-touch drains
  • Hurry drains
  • Bathing support harnesses
  • Safety U-bars

American Tubs therapeutic system features

American Tubs makes it easier to feel better while bathing with optional therapeutic features like:

  • 10 adjustable water jets
  • 20 adjustable air jets
  • MicroBubble systems
  • Aromatherapy systems
  • Chromotherapy systems
  • Jets for feet and leg massages
  • Bidet hygiene jets
  • Heated seats
  • Quiet Syllent pumps

American Tubs prices

American Tubs doesn’t disclose its prices online. However, its website states that, in general, walk-in tubs cost between $3,000 to $26,000 without installation. It also claims that the bottom of that price range is reserved for low-end models. While it’s possible to glean some insights from this info, you’re better off getting an estimate if you’re seriously considering buying from American Tubs.

The company offers free in-home estimates as well as down payment and financing options to make choosing and installing your tub more affordable. American Tubs doesn’t give over-the-phone estimates.

An American Tubs walk-in tub may also require home modifications. You may need to upgrade your plumbing and water heater to help keep up with the tub’s capacity. You’ll also need to add a dedicated 15-amp breaker with GFCI grounding if you opt for therapy systems that contain electrical components.

American Tubs FAQ

Does an American Tubs walk-in tub come with a warranty?

On its warranty page, American Tubs says it provides a limited lifetime warranty on the tub shell, frame and fixtures; a 10-year warranty on the gelcoat bathtub finish; and a five-year warranty on the motors, tubing plastic fittings and more. These warranties will decrease if you use your tub in a commercial or institutional setting, though.

Does Medicare cover the cost of an American Tubs walk-in tub?

Generally not. Typically, Medicare only provides reimbursement for walk-in tub costs when they are an absolute medical necessity.

Will American Tubs install my new tub?

Yes. American Tubs works with licensed professionals who remove and discard your old tub and then fit, install and assemble your new one in one to two days.

Does American Tubs offer multiple walk-in tub sizes?

Yes, it has five series of bathtubs:

  • A “Compact” series for petite users up to 120 pounds
  • A “Standard” series for bathers up to 200 pounds
  • An “Extra Deep” series for users over six feet tall
  • An “Extra Wide” series for those wanting a complete immersion experience
  • A “Wheelchair” series for wheelchair users

Still have questions?

Do we recommend American Tubs?

American Tubs is a legitimate walk-in tub company. Its tubs have several therapeutic and luxury features available, and they come in various sizes. American Tubs doesn’t list prices online, but in-home estimates are free and financing options are available. Overall, American Tubs is a worthwhile option to consider for your walk-in tub purchase.

Shop with confidence

Compare with top companies

American Tubs Reviews

Filter by Rating

  • (9)
  • (4)
  • (2)
  • (2)
  • (1)

Popular Mentions

    How do I know I can trust these reviews about American Tubs?
    • 4,886,447 reviews on ConsumerAffairs are verified.
    • We require contact information to ensure our reviewers are real.
    • We use intelligent software that helps us maintain the integrity of reviews.
    • Our moderators read all reviews to verify quality and helpfulness.
    Recent
    • Recent
    • Oldest
    • Most helpful

    A link has directed you to this review. Its location on this page may change next time you visit.

    How do I know I can trust these reviews about American Tubs?
    • 4,886,447 reviews on ConsumerAffairs are verified.
    • We require contact information to ensure our reviewers are real.
    • We use intelligent software that helps us maintain the integrity of reviews.
    • Our moderators read all reviews to verify quality and helpfulness.
    Page 1 Reviews 0 - 10
    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffBillingWarrantyDoor SealWarranty Service

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2025

    American Tubs fit and finish is nothing special. Warranty not honored. Installer blamed for defects. Unit comes pre-assembled. How can installer be blamed for defective fittings, stripped screws & bolts / hinges with elongated holes, missing gaskets.

    Bought tub, had it professionally installed by their recommended installer. After less than 5 months started having hardware problems. Contacted Installer who had gone out of business. Called company. They have no one available “locally” (my state or for three states around me). Called them directly about how to get plumber they approve of and how to get replacement of defective items (supposedly all covered under warranty). Documented with photos problems with unit. Has been an ongoing battle to get even a call back. 3 years later, their best offer. They will ship me replacement parts and bill me for parts and shipping. There is no warranty or reimbursement for plumber (no local plumber will touch this, they recommend new tub).

    Thanks for your vote!
    Verified purchase
    CoverageTechFeaturesStaff

    Reviewed July 2, 2023

    We had a very nice experience with American Tubs. They were very nice and professional. And we are very satisfied with the end result. There were a couple of bumps in a row, but they took care of it. There was a leak. It spilled over into the closet in our guest room. We didn't know about it for a week. I happened to look on the carpeting in the closet. It was all soaking wet. American Tubs immediately took care of that. And when it came to the power, it would shut off after a while. So, they came out and spent all day fixing it. They did an excellent job. My husband could soak into the tub and use the jets to help with his muscles. I've recommended American Tubs to other people.

    Thanks for your vote!

    Not sure how to choose?

    Get buying tips about Walk-In Bathtubs delivered to your inbox.

      By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. Unsubscribe at any time.

      Thanks for subscribing.

      You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter! Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations.

      Verified purchase
      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedFeaturesStaffTimelinessInstallation Quality

      Reviewed June 18, 2023

      I was in Nebraska visiting my son. While watching TV, an ad for American Tubs was on the TV. I took pictures of the TV, came home, and called them. They could come and see me the next day and I liked everything they had to say. The sales rep was very nice and he explained everything to me. He had a brochure. We looked over the room where the tub was and did some measurements. It was very quick and easy. I knew that was what I wanted and I was ready to sign. We just filled out the paperwork and signed it on that day. I've recommended him to a few people.

      During the installation, the crew had to take the entire door frame off to get the tub through the door and they put everything back on nicely. The lock matched up and everything was good. They thought it might take two days but it took three. That was okay. You sometimes don't know what you're gonna run into to get everything out. They were very neat and kept things very tidy. They were very nice.

      I had a total hip and a total knee. I could get in the bath because gravity assists me. But I couldn't get out. It got to the point where it was too much to get out of the tub. I have a walk-in shower but I wanted to sit in the seat and warm up. If I only wanna go partway to my knees in the walk-in tub and just do the bubbles around my legs, I can put the level I want. But you gotta be smart. You can start filling the tub and go, "Oh, my phone's way over there." You then would have to drain the tub to get back out. You really have to think about, "Where's my towel? Where's my shampoo? Do I have everything I need?" before you get started. I've got it down pat. I know what I need and I'm ready to go. That's all good.

      Also, you just don't get into a bath without someone else in the house. I have a housekeeper on Saturdays and that's the day I like to put the water in, take my time, and stay as long as I want because I know she's here if I need something. I never lock the door and I could holler and she'd hear me. I'm just trying to be smart about it. I am 75.

      All in all, I am very happy that I did this walk-in tub. If I want to just shower, I could shower. My granddaughter showered in it the other day and she was able to put her foot up on the seat and shave her legs. It was perfect. I did the little half door or the plexiglass door at the top half so that they could shower without splashing out.

      Thanks for your vote!
      American Tubs
      Response from American Tubs

      Thank you for your awesome review! We're so happy you loved your experience with us. Happy bathing!

      Verified purchase
      PricePunctuality & SpeedFeaturesStaff

      Reviewed June 17, 2023

      Michael spent a good couple of hours with us answering questions and demonstrating. We scheduled the appointment on a Saturday and overall, it was a really, really good experience. The installation was done by Lance. We had to reschedule the installation a couple of times because of my availability. But when Lance and his team came, they did an excellent job. They were very professional, thorough, complete, and respectful of the house. The feature that we like best about the tub is the way that you can use each of the jets individually. You can use the microbubbles or the hydrojets or the air jets by themselves. You don't have to do all of them at once. The hydrojets are my favorite feature because they hit the right spot. The tub is a big investment. It's expensive.

      Thanks for your vote!
      American Tubs
      Response from American Tubs

      Mr. Louis, thank you for the great review! We're so happy you loved your experience with us. Happy bathing!

      Verified purchase
      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingFeaturesMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 23, 2022

      The sales representative was very cordial and for the installation, the reps were there for three days. They worked long hours and sometimes they didn't even take a lunch break. But I'm not very happy with the caulking. It's messy. Also, the quality is there but there's been a lot of things going wrong with the tub. The faucet is always leaking and it's making funny noises. Then, a bunch of things that were in the motor came out and the heated seat has never worked from day one. I've called and called American Tubs, and no one has ever gotten back with me.

      Thanks for your vote!
      Verified purchase

      Reviewed Sept. 20, 2022

      After American Tubs completed the tub installation, there were big punched holes in the facing of the door. They had to come back and do those. It took them seven to eight days to come back and do those. Plus, the tub was installed an inch to the right more than what it should have. If I put curtains up to the window, they would come down and fall directly on the tub. That's not how it was before I had the tub put in. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t even put the tub in.

      Thanks for your vote!
      American Tubs
      Response from American Tubs

      We have carefully investigated your complaint. Your upgraded walk-in tub that was installed by American Tubs is much taller at 40” than your previous bathtub. That is the reason your old window curtain probably need to be adjusted. Viewing the photos of the finished walk-in tub installation and statements by the installation crew, your walk-in tub was installed to the manufacturer and industry standards. We have also reviewed the Customer Completion form where you rated the overall experience with 5 stars to see if there were any notations regarding any issues with the installation, and there were none. We hope this explanation helps you to understand why your curtain now infringes on the walk-in tub.

      Verified purchase
      Customer ServicePriceStaffRatesValue

      Reviewed Sept. 15, 2022

      American Tubs gave me a price that was manageable. But as far as the installation was concerned, it was a little lacking on their cleanup. They had to disassemble my entryway into the bathroom. When they put it back together, it was shoddy. I tore it apart and redid it properly. I had called the owner of the company and talked to him about it. They were willing to come out and take care of it.

      A lot of senior people in my position are probably waffling back and forth on whether to install the tub, but it's a great benefit. I had a spinal cord injury, so I suffer from chronic pain issues and pain alleviation was my main motivation for installing it. It gives me a little relief for an hour or two a day and that's well worth the money. It's the only thing that works. I have to take pain relievers and it pales in comparison to the benefits of the tub.

      Thanks for your vote!
      Verified purchase
      Sales & MarketingFeaturesMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 9, 2022

      We wanted to make sure that we had a fairly deep tub because I have RA and my shoulders are usually the ones that have the most problems, and the salesperson from American Tubs was more understanding than any of the other salespeople that I've spoken to. The work done for the installation of the tub is very good quality. They took out the old tub, which was one of those basic oval tubs with the marble around it, and we asked them specifically not to break all the marble to remove it because we wanted to save it just in case for something else. And so they were nice enough to keep large pieces intact for us, which was great. Then, they removed the tub in one piece and I use that in my garden. The install itself was good, except that instead of two days, it took three.

      We love the tub and my husband uses it every night during the weekdays. We have the aromatherapy, the chromatherapy, the air jets, the hydro jets, and the microbubbles. We have the little shower wand, too. The only thing that was not installed was the bidet. The salesperson said there would be a bidet part in the tub but we were eventually told that it doesn't come on this model. I brought my receipt out and I said we ordered a bidet, so they gave me a small discount for that and it was not a problem since it wasn't essential.

      Thanks for your vote!
      Verified purchase
      CoveragePrice

      Reviewed Sept. 8, 2022

      The guy that came and gave me the quote seemed to know what he was talking about and when the tub was installed, the guys were here for three days then they were done. They were okay but they left a hole under my house where the varmints could have gone in. Another guy came to do something else and he was under there. He checked it and covered it up.

      Thanks for your vote!
      Verified purchase
      Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

      Reviewed Sept. 7, 2022

      Since American Tubs themselves made the product, that seemed like a good idea. And they guaranteed everything. If we had a contractor put in and there's something wrong with the faucet, it wouldn't be covered by their labor. So, we liked that. And we had gotten a bid on something with the bathroom before that and this was a better price and so much faster to get it done. Because with the other people, it would have taken maybe two weeks to get everything finished.

      The people that were working at American Tubs were very competent and each one had their own specialty and worked well together. There's something we might have to have them back, but we never called back. They said, "Let us know when we can do this." But they came back for something right away. They were prompt. It was great, how quickly they did it. It was two days. So, they were amazing. Two days plus an hour from when they came back, which was something that they had to do.

      Thanks for your vote!
      American Tubs
      Response from American Tubs

      We are so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. It’s our pleasure to serve customers like you and our team will be happy to hear that their hard work has paid off! Let us know if there is anything we can do to serve you further.

      Simplify your search

      Compare tubs that match your style, needs & space.

        Loading more reviews...

        American Tubs Company Information

        Company Name:
        American Tubs
        City:
        City of Industry
        State/Province:
        CA
        Postal Code:
        91748
        Country:
        United States
        Website:
        www.americantubs.com