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Safe Step Walk-In Tub manufactures and sells walk-in tubs, walk-in showers and hybrid walk-in tubs. Each product comes with a lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects, specific parts and labor. Homeowners can receive a quote outlining the product and installation costs after an in-home consultation. Safe Step has been in business for nearly 20 years, and it serves all 50 U.S. states and Canada.
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Reviewed March 16, 2021
I started looking at walk-in tubs because I'm a sickle cell patient. I have Geriatric Onset Sickle Cell, and I contracted it because I had a blood transfusion. Nothing stopped the pain when I go to the hospital. One time, when I had the pain, my daughter said, "We're gonna take you to the spa, and put you in the whirlpool. And we're going to give you some scents and all that stuff and do some homeopathic stuff and make you feel." I went to that, and I came out immediately feeling without pain. I said, "You know, that tub is wonderful."
So, then, I started looking further. I had a tub at home, but it was just a regular Whirlpool, and when I saw this thing with the aromatherapy dispenser in it and a seat that you couldn't fall out of, I said, "You know, I enjoyed that spa tub so much and it made me feel so much better. I'll probably do better with homeopathic stuff rather than taking all that medicine that doesn't stop it anyway." When my shoulder and arm started to ache, I got in my Safe Step tub. I did the aromatherapy thing out. That misting thing helps, too.
Almost every morning I have some kind of pain because I'm 77 years old and instead of going to the shower, I take my bath in the tub. It still use the same amount of water and I feel better. So, I've invested because the insurance company wouldn't pay for it. I said, "I don't care whether I have to pay for this tub or not. I'm gonna have this tub because it makes me feel better." It takes away hours of pain. I fell on one of my knees before, so sometimes that knee has arthritis in it, which makes it really hard for me to walk if the knee, the shoulder and arm are hurting. I get in that tub and every morning when I get up, I'm feeling good because I took that tub the night before. I love it.
As far as the installation, the plumbers did a perfect job of installing and the water people did great. But when they applied for inspectors, the city sent the inspectors but they don't tell you they're coming. So, if you ain't home, they just stick a thing on the door and go. The company has to pay again for them to come. They did that twice and that was because they wouldn't tell me when they were coming. I didn't know whether to be home or not. They think everybody who wanted those tubs are just sitting there waiting until they come to inspect. Other than that, the installation is perfect. The scents come out right and everything works.
The salesman owns one of those installation companies. I noticed him because he was a little like he was as old as I am. He was such a nice man. He was so impressive. He didn't hard sell me because I told him, "Before you come in here, I want this tub. I'm just trying to figure out if I can buy it and will the insurance company cover." When they didn't want to finance it, he got on the phone and he called some people and he said, "Okay, you good to go. You're gonna get financed." I was happy about that. He did make sure that the company financed me and I'm fine, that payment isn't gonna hurt me at all.
Reviewed March 15, 2021
I got a walk-in tub from them and it has been easy to clean. If you're getting a Safe Step and you got the self-drain model, you don't have to worry about draining. Just hit a button and it'll drain itself. They have it set up where it'll make sure that it would blow all the air out the line. The Safe Step rep was really nice. He told me not to be scared and that after I let the water out, the tub would go through the air cycle. It's really beautiful. But, if I could have enough room where the door of the tub could open from the outside, it would be much better.
Reviewed March 15, 2021
Safe Step's rep was very good about everything and their installers did a good job. The tub is fairly expensive but there are so many things to enjoy about it. I like it.
Reviewed March 15, 2021
The rep was very good and knowledgeable, and the installer was in and out in about five hours. It was excellent work. I like the water jets from the back but the Safe Step tub has got more features than what I can name. It depends on what button you push. It's got the air jets, the back jets, the shower, the handheld shower, the overhead shower and a couple other features I haven't used yet. Since having the tub, I feel relaxed and I'm satisfied.
Reviewed March 14, 2021
My wife loves our Safe Step tub. She likes the bubble bath. She got where she can’t get in and out of the tub and now with the Safe Step, she can do bathing all by herself mostly. I'd recommend Safe Step.
Reviewed March 14, 2021
Everything turned out fine during the installation of our Safe Step. Everything about it has been excellent. It's easy to get in it. Anybody who ever gets in one and tries it would recommend it like we do. It's top-of the line. You can't beat it.
Reviewed March 14, 2021
I live in Tennessee and when I saw that Safe Step tubs were built in Tennessee, that interested me. I trust Pat Boone and he was doing an ad for Safe Step, so that impressed me. I looked at every video on their website that they had. I went through the whole thing and was impressed by that too. I called and the salesman came. I had a little uneasiness about him. I kept wanting to ask questions and he kept telling me to let him finish. It was as if he had a spiel that he had to get through and he could not stop to talk to me about my questions, which put me off a little bit. But he sold me the tub so he must have done a lot right to get me to sign the dotted line because it was so much more expensive than I expected.
He did a good job but I told him I wanted to buy a toilet along with the tub. He gave me a price and then, he gave me another price and it was a lot better. He had not included the toilet but it was a mistake. When I looked at the paperwork, I was thinking where the toilet was. So, I called him and I had told him that we've got to have the round toilet and not the long, oblong toilet because the door wouldn't close. He ordered the wrong one and so, I was about 10 days without being able to close the door to my bathroom.
When I called him about it, he got frustrated with me when I was talking about getting this thing switched out. He wanted me to call Jagger, the one that organizes what teams go where. I asked the sales rep if he could help me with it because I was a little hesitant to make a stink about things. He pushed me off so I wasn't happy with him by the end of the whole thing. I said that I couldn’t believe I spent $17,000 on a tub and he was not going to help me deal with this mistake that he made. But the installers were wonderful. I live in a home that was built in 1953 and it was built by a man that wasn't a contractor. So, dealing with an old house like this can be challenging. The installers did a miracle by getting the tub in. It took 11 hours but they were so patient.
I sent an email to Jagger praising these guys. It was Ben, Cliff, and Tanner. They worked hard and they were clean. They played very soft, Christian music. If they took a smoke break, I never saw them and I never smelled it. They only stopped for about five minutes to eat lunch. They worked so hard and got it all in. They had to take everything out to work the tub in to this little corner of the bathroom. They did it every bit, were kind, patient and helped me to have everything put back.
I love the tub. I took a bath this morning. The microbubbles were the things that I was the most excited about. On the second bath that I took, there was a screeching noise with the microbubbles and I turned it off. When they came to switch out my toilet, I told Ben about it and Ben checked it out. He said it was malfunctioning and he would need to come and replace that. I have not contacted anybody about that. I'm waiting to see if Ben does it or if I need to do something. But all the rest of it is fine and it's a fantastic machine.
I was hesitant with getting the tub because I'm so heavy. I was not sure I could close that door once I'm in there. The salesman came up with the idea that I could check that out before they installed it. This was something that the salesman did which was good. He called the boss and the boss okayed that they would bring the whole thing here and let me try it out before they installed it. When the guys came, they brought the tub in and put it in my front room and I got into it, and checked that I could close that door. It closed fine. They took it back out and then started the process in preparing to install it. So, that was a huge deal with me. It put my mind at ease because I had this horrible feeling that I was going to buy this thing and I was not going to be able to get into it.
I'm over 300 pounds and for somebody my size to be able to use the tub and be that comfortable is amazing. So that's one of the best parts of the whole thing. I bought it because my hip was injured and I could not lift my leg to get in a bathtub. It was what made me look for a walk-in tub in the first place. I've given out Safe Step’s website to people.
Reviewed March 13, 2021
I like what the Safe Step was made out of. The warranty fits for my parents. It was perfect. The sales representative was a really nice guy. He was very informative. He made a good sales pitch, didn't necessarily take one side or the other and helped us make the right decision. The installation was a little hectic. My parents live in the house behind us, so they had to get everything out of the way, but they did a very professional job installing it. They put everything back the way it was beforehand. So for as hectic as it was, it could have been a lot worse. I've used the tub once. My parents use it. It's a great product. It got all the bells and whistles. They seem very happy with it and as far as I'm concerned, that's what matters.
Reviewed March 13, 2021
I needed to get in and out of the tub. And I figured Safe Step was better with me because I couldn’t step across the tub that I had. The rep talked to us, answered all of my questions, said, "Just think about it." And he left and came back in a week, and I decided to go ahead and do it. However, the installers didn't do everything that they were supposed to do like cleaning up and putting stuff back like it was. Other than that, I could sit and relax in the tub.
Reviewed March 13, 2021
I invited my sister over when the sales rep came so she could hear his spiel directly because she had expressed interest. Also, I'm a single female so I felt more comfortable having someone here. When the rep started talking and showing me on his iPad the different things, he was knowledgeable about responding to all of my questions. He looked at the water heater. He measured the existing bathtub to make sure that there was ample space in the bathroom for the tub.
The guys who did the installation was wonderful. My house was built in the early 70s and the doorways are extremely narrow. So, not only did they have to take the door off the hinge, they had to take the whole door frame out. The hallway is narrow to be able to pivot the tub in and they had a furniture mover that they were rolling it in on and it was difficult to maneuver. I had a larger one at home. So, they used mine. It made it an even easier piece of work. They were very professional. They were coming from out of town and he ran through the attributes of the tub very quickly at the end of the day. I understand that and I'm not upset about it although I wish it could have happened differently. But there were enough materials that I could read myself. I still had to do some spackling and painting afterwards though.
My experience is on hold but I love the tub. The first time I used it, I ran out of hot water and it was barely over the seat. So, I squatted down in the foot area and turned on the air thing, and enjoyed that. So it’s all good. I couldn’t wait until I could get enough water in it to turn on the top jets. I have a 40-gallon water heater but it's not enough to fill up the tub. So, I'm having to put in a tankless water heater. I'm in the process of getting that done.
Reviewed March 12, 2021
Safe Step has been pretty good. I liked the price and the quality. The installation went pretty good. I just had one problem. I had to call in the other day. It was on my drain, and they’re gonna come out and check that. The drain doesn't wanna lock up. Other than that, so far, so good.
Reviewed March 12, 2021
The sales rep was a very informative man and the installation experience was very good. We needed the Safe Step walk-in tub and bought it. Now, we're enjoying it. I got it for my husband. He got where he couldn't get in a bathtub and sit down. So, he likes to be in the water and it's bubbling over him.
Reviewed March 12, 2021
The representative answered all the questions we had and was able to provide everything that we needed. The installation guys did a great job. But the only problem was, we’re supposed to have a shower glass door, and for some reason, in manufacturing, the holes were not located in the right spot so they couldn't mount it. They got it corrected. I like the one feature about the oxygenated water where they blow a little air into it.
However, there was one cover that goes over a hinge that fell off after the second use. The other thing that is a little surprising is there's an adjustment to adjust the flow of air or water in the jets. I can turn it up or down but it doesn't have much impact. The guy said that so. We have a Jacuzzi tub and when we change the control on it, we can impact it quite significantly. But that controller is not very good or not working. The product could use a little tweaking to really be top of the line in my mind. I would expect a top-of-the-line walk-in tub would have as good or better control and a higher-quality product.
Reviewed March 11, 2021
The sales guy was very good. The installation people were very professional as well. I was in the hospital when they put it in. But when I got out, I was able to call and ask a few questions, and they answered them very well. If I got a question now, I can contact them or at least the people that I dealt with. If they don't know the answer, they find out for me. I like the tub and I use it. It works really good. My wife who used to take a shower now doesn't mind getting in the tub either.
Reviewed March 11, 2021
The sales representative from Safe Step was fine. I liked him a lot. I had a call for service. They called me and I said, “No, I got it fixed.” But it's not fixed. In order to drain the tub, you have to hold the drain manually with your hand until it drains. I like the tub, but I didn't realize that when I got it, the hot water heater that I have is not big enough to fill the tub so I run out of hot water. It's a 40 gallon, and it ran out. So today, I've had a new tankless water heater put in. I had to put in a new water heater for the tub. I haven't been able to use the tub because I can't fill it because it gets cold on me.
I like the jets, but I haven't been able to get the water high enough to enjoy the jets on my back. But I was able to enjoy the jets on my legs. I have a heart and lung problem, and I haven't been able to sit in a tub for years because I couldn't get down and up because of my knees. I saw Safe Step on television and I studied it some online. I wanted the one with the shower, which Safe Step's is the only one with the shower. Safe Step is a Rolls Royce of a tub.
Reviewed March 11, 2021
We hit it off great with the sales rep and we had a good conversation. I saw the video that he had to show and the price was right, which was why I chose Safe Step. I like the tub. I'm not able to get in and out of my own because I am a double amputee. I only have my right leg and my right hand and arm. So, it's a little bit awkward for me to put my right foot in and twist my right foot till I get over and I'm ready to sit down. My daughter is with me when I'm in there and helps make sure my wheelchair is lined up exactly right for me to zigzag and come out. But while I'm in the tub, I love it. I enjoy it. It's soothing and relaxing. People should get one.
Reviewed March 10, 2021
The sales rep was very informative, non-pressuring and worked with us. The installation team told us everything that they were gonna do. They covered everything so that nothing was damaged or the rugs weren't dirty. They cleaned up after themselves and showed us how everything worked. It was very good and they were fantastic. We have a 90-year-old mom who was having a hard time taking a bath and so, the Safe Step walk-in tub was perfect for her. She loves it. Before, we had to browbeat her into a bath and now, she’ll willingly take one. Even after her bath, she'll sit there and soak. It’s very good. We all love it. The only thing is one of the covers for the hinges has come off. It floated to the top.
Reviewed March 10, 2021
The installation guys were okay. They didn't show up ‘til 11:00 and they were there ‘til 9:00 PM. They worked nonstop, without even eating. However, some things that the salesperson told me weren't really true or were misleading. We've got some of the caulk that's come loose. It's hard to touch things and the handle is really hard to close. The hot water temperature where it says 102.5 on the dial, if we turn it to that, it's really cold water. It's not even hot. He said that a 40-gallon hot water heater should be okay. We can't fill the tub with just a 40-gallon hot water heater. We've got to get a new hot water heater before we can really use it.
Then the walk-in was supposed to be half glass door half shower curtain, and the delivery guys broke the glass door. They told me that they had heard that with the glass door, people complained that the water was getting on the floor. We went ahead and agreed to get a discount and to use just the shower curtain. The water gets in the floor no matter what. My husband has called several times with these complaints and no one would ever return his calls. We're not really happy.
Reviewed March 10, 2021
The rep was awesome. He came in, showed us step-by-step all the different features and benefits of the Safe Step tub, and was not high-pressure in the least. The tub just pretty much sold itself. And then, the installation was great. The guys were awesome. They came in, and they were done within half a day, early afternoon. We even had some problems with the flooring underneath the current tub that we had so they had to rebuild the floor underneath it. They did it, and it was fine. I like that I can get in and just soak from head to toe and not be uncomfortable.
Reviewed March 9, 2021
Dealing with the sales rep was very good. He was very knowledgeable and everything went very quickly. He knew what questions to ask and it was smooth. It was no pressure and no problem at all for us. I like being able to sit down and soak in a bath after 30 years of not being able to. It's warm, nice and soft. I like the one that clouds up the water and you hardly feel that it's moving the water around on you. But it is and you can feel it.
Since I have no balance at all, that is a wonderful thing for me. It helps a whole lot. It changes my whole outlook on how I do things. If there’s anything I cannot stand is my hair not being clean. I used to wait longer because it was so difficult for me. I couldn’t stand in the shower anymore so I lean against the deep sink and get my head in there, and get my hair washed. That wasn’t fun either. Now, I get in the tub, sit down and turn on the rain shower. I can use the handheld at the same time. So, between the two of them, I get this done very quickly since I’ve got hair that’s very long. Safe Step is awesome.
Reviewed March 9, 2021
Safe Step was mainly for my husband who has a problem with his balance. It helped make things easier for him. They did a great job.
Reviewed March 9, 2021
The installers were knowledgeable. They went about their work and got it done. It was all good. I'm very much looking forward to spending a lot of time in that tub. I managed to get one full bath before the rest of the room got torn apart, and that was very successful and nice.
Reviewed March 8, 2021
The Safe Step rep was great. He asked me, “What do you want with a walk-in tub? You seem to be doing fine.” I said, “I am. But one of these days, I might not be. I might need to walk in instead of climbing over. Besides that, I've got a daughter. She's got real bad sugar. Terrible.” And he told me about how those things help people, like the diabetic. He said it seemed liked it helped people that had sugar. He was more talking about helping the blood flow. We got along well. But I'm mad at myself for not dealing with him a little more and maybe got the tub down a little cheaper. I feel like I paid too much for it, but oh well.
The tub had some problems that the installers had to fix. I said, “I don’t know if I made the right choice or not,” but they fixed it. It wasn't their fault. It’s the tub. I didn't get discouraged with them, but it discourages you to pay money like that, and then you start having problems like that. But I'm satisfied with the tub. I like the one that does the little bubbles. It makes the water milky. And those jets churns that water. It will relax you. I got into the tub today and it pulls me down just because of that hot water. I feel great. After getting out of it, it does a good job far as cleaning you out. I've been taking showers in it now until I get a hot water heater big enough to carry that thing. A 50-gallon just isn't doing it.
Reviewed March 8, 2021
The rep was very knowledgeable and comforting. He knew his business and didn’t push. He let me have the information and make up my own mind. I like the way that the walk-in tub heats up. It’s very soothing and accommodating. Safe Step might want to mention though that you’re going to need more hot water. It didn’t give me enough and I had to put in a new hot water heater. Still, the experience with Safe Step was informative and fantastic. I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed March 7, 2021
A friend of ours said that somebody in our community got a walk-in tub. So, we were thinking about getting one. We went over to their house, and they had a Safe Step. Then we went online and saw the ads by Pat Boone but we hadn't paid attention to him. It just goes in and out. But after seeing our friend with one, then we started paying more attention online, and did some more research, and decided that that was the one we wanted.
Darla was awesome. She presented all the different things. She explained everything to us. I must have asked her a million questions and she answered them all satisfactorily to us. She told us that we would probably have to hire a handyman because they try and make everything right. But they don't have certain specialties. They don't do tiles. But the installers put it in perfectly. So, we don't need to call the guy to do the tile. It looks like it was made in the house when the house was built.
What happens now is I fill the tub up to 80%, and then the tub runs out of hot water. I have to wait for 15 minutes, and then I can continue all the way. If we had a larger water heater, then I wouldn't have to wait. Hot water heaters, especially in the desert, only lasts for so long. So, when ours gets bad, I'll get a larger one and everything will be perfect.
The product is awesome. It has everything we like. I like the aromatherapy and the bubbles. They can either be water, air, or micro. They make your skin feel smooth. When you put the microbubbles in there, I could stay there for a month if I had to. I'll be 68 in a week and I have a bad back. It helps my back and it makes me feel good. I also like the heated seat, and I love the shower. I wish the tub had a heater in it. But that's something that can wear out also. So, this one will last. It has lifetime warranty on it. I intend to use it until I can no longer use it. If they could put a water heater in it that would last a long time, I'd be happy with that. But other than that, it's perfect. The price is a little high, but you always pay for what you get. This tub is higher than most. But it's better than all.
Reviewed March 7, 2021
The lady who came out and did the presentation was so good that I didn't even look any further. She was honest and told me what it would cost, and explained how it would be installed. She was professional. The guys who came and did the installation were excellent and respectful. I was amazed with how quickly it went and they got it done. I like the handheld shower better than the big shower. The one thing that I don't like is that the seat and the back are heated but the curve in between stays cold. When you sit down, that cold grabs you. I don't like the eight minutes it takes to fill because you're sitting there freezing. I might have done better if I checked out others but Safe Step has probably got the best product out there.
Reviewed March 7, 2021
My husband loves the Safe Step walk-in tub. He loves the therapeutic side of it. But he did mention that the tub could have been a little wider ‘cause he would have to turn his legs up towards the inside in order for the door to close. But otherwise, it’s fine. The quality is excellent.
Reviewed March 6, 2021
The Safe Step rep was a nice man. We mainly got the tub for my mother, so she can sit and relax. It's hard for her to bend over with her legs swelled up because she's older. She could sit in there, and it's like a miniature Jacuzzi. She enjoys it. She's in there every night. She has seen improvements in her health.
Reviewed March 6, 2021
The installation took two days and it went great. The installers were very good. I'm happy with my walk-in tub. I enjoy the relaxation, the jets.
Reviewed March 6, 2021
Three guys came for the installation and they were nice young men. They worked hard and got it done. I like being able to relax in the Safe Step tub when my back starts hurting, especially my lower back. I broke my heel bone a couple of years ago and I’d soak it. With the water jets on, it feels better.
Reviewed March 5, 2021
A family member told me how they enjoyed their Safe Step walk-in tub and I got one for my mother. The reps were very professional and knowledgeable of the product. I commended the installers for a job well done, and the timing and how they cleaned behind themselves, because they got a pile of dust that was produced from tearing up the old tub and that wall. Very good workers. I appreciate them. I referred them a couple of my church members and friends.
I am concerned about the door, and I've found three little chipped pieces of glass that are coming off. I don't know how where it came from. But I see a couple of pieces chipped off that little bar across the bottom that seals it when you close it. I also noticed that it's hard to close. But other than that, from just listening to Barbara and Bill tell me about theirs, until we were able to really use the tub, it was breathtaking. I have to limit my mother's time in it because she is not supposed to be in the water for baths no more than a couple of times a week due to her age. And then, we don't want to become dehydrated so we get in and then get out in a timely manner, but it is beyond what we ever would have imagined. I love the water jets. They’re warm and intense.
Reviewed March 5, 2021
After checking and discussing with the representatives, I deduced that the Safe Step was the tub for us. Safe Step is fiberglass and it was a tub that I felt comfortable with. Everything was A+ and excellent. The installation team was extremely professional and very clean. They did a great job.
Reviewed March 5, 2021
I can't get my wife to get into the tub often enough. The installer called about two weeks ago. He needed to do a follow-up and we scheduled it for a Monday, and then it was Friday morning, then later Friday we found out that my wife had a Monday appointment for a CAT scan. I managed to get him stalled before he came 120 miles from Phoenix down here. But I haven't heard back from him since to reschedule.
Reviewed March 4, 2021
The team who installed the Safe Step tub was excellent and we're very pleased with the product.
Reviewed March 4, 2021
I called Safe Step because they were having a $1,500 off and I ended up going with them. The install guys were laid back, very nice, and friendly. But I was a little disappointed with the installation because I had heard that because of the COVID, that they went over every little piece of everything and everything was gonna be spotless and clean when they finished. But they finished with a full tub of water and when I let the water out, it was nothing but guck in the bottom of it from where it came from and we had to clean it all up. It wasn't wiped off and cleaned and all. We had to clean all the sides of it and the bottom. Around my floor was not clean. It looked like they were in a hurry and they had to get to somewhere or it was late.
We didn't realize that the walk-in tub was gonna take so much water and we only got a 15-gallon tank of heater. So, to fill it up, we have to put so much water in it and then wait for it a little while. We have to get a bigger water heater to enjoy it. We really didn't know that and they didn't express that to us. But we plan on getting a bigger heater eventually because I think it's gonna really be good. We really do enjoy the water, different cycles on it, because I've got rheumatoid arthritis and lots of other factors and I can see where different things do help.
Reviewed March 4, 2021
It took about a month to get the tub and then they installed it in about five hours. I like that the tub has a lower walk-in step, and it also has a lifetime guarantee on it. I'm pleased with it. As long as it drains and lets me out, then I'm happy.
Reviewed March 3, 2021
The rep from Safe Step was informative and very good. The installation team did a good job although we had a problem afterwards. But it was right after the freeze and so, it wasn’t with the tub nor the installation. It came from a pipe that had frozen up and it was on our end. But because of that, we didn’t know so we had a guy come out from Safe Step and look at it. He had to come out here anyway and take a picture because the installers forgot to take a picture of the serial number so it worked out well. I use the MicroSoothe feature and the only thing with the tub is, it’s so large. But it’s no big deal. We were pleased with our experience with Safe Step.
Reviewed March 3, 2021
The rep that came out here was really good. He did a good job. He did the comparative work with his competitor. Then he spent a lot of time on his product without worrying about everybody else's product and really focused on the lifetime warranty. Long as we have it, it’s under warranty, including parts and labor. He knew his product. He's been doing this for a while and he had personally installed one for his mom. My wife loves the tub. We're satisfied.
Reviewed March 3, 2021
I wanted to do something for my little guest bathroom and putting the Safe Step walk-in tub in there was the easiest to do. It's good like a hot tub and a glass shower. Their salesman told me all the good things about it and everything sounded okay. The salesman is a great guy. He knows everything. Then the installers got here by 8:00 and they were done by 1:00. It has been a great job and I'm very satisfied. The walk-in tub is good to clean up your skin. I have bad skin from my kidney disease and it has helped me to get in there once a week.
Reviewed March 1, 2021
Perfect example of LACK of Customer Service Skills. I ordered a Safestep walk in tub on 2/8/2021, after the deposit was paid the company called me and we scheduled a delivery date of 3/1/2021. The night before I received 2 delivery confirmation date for 3/1/2021 and they wanted to make sure someone was at home to receive it. I took off work in order to receive it.
3/1/2021 came and I receive a call from the installer that he received the wrong tub. I called the company and spoke to Michelle and James, who informed me that there is nothing on the contract that states they must honor the delivery date and that contractually they do not have to refund the deposit. The customer service is awful. The reason for the delay is that someone failed to provide a product code, my reply was that they had this order for 1.5 months and now they are telling me that no one noticed there wasn't a product code on this order, then they blamed it on the snow storm they had in Tennessee, my reply was that to a degree I could understand that, but then why was I called to confirm delivery versus someone calling, explaining the situation and requesting a possible reschedule.
They then tried to blame the installers for calling me before they had the item. I replied that the installer is not to blame and the March 1st date is the date agreed to with the company.. He then stated that they are not contractually obligated to honor the delivery date, my reply was "if you took the deposit and we agreed on a date, you are most definitely contractually obligated, this is considered a breach of contract on your side."
Bottom line is that Safestep walk in tub are only worried about their bottom line and have no concern nor respect for their customers. I believe that all who have been affected negatively by this company one way or the other should make their complaints go viral. They need to be reminded that the customers are their bread and butter. No customers, no paychecks.
The reason I ordered the tub is because I have an elderly grandparent that lives with me that suffers from dementia and have fallen out of our tub. We ordered it for her protection. I have filed complaints with the Attorney General's office and also the BBB. Mind you.... I took a day off from work to sit and wait on these ninnies.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2021
The sales guy was very thorough and he made sure we went over everything the tub had to offer and the differences with the other tubs. Then, I was pleasantly surprised that the installers got here so fast and they were done so quickly. They fixed the plumbing and built a wall and I thought it would take longer. And I like everything about the tub, although I haven't used that part much. I had a new water heater put in but it's still not enough to fill it up. They're supposed to come back and put a little booster thing or turn up the heat on it. Also, somebody needs to explain better to people that after taking a bath, the jet will come on by itself and blow out the pipe to keep water from sitting in the pipes.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021
I've had a problem with my legs and one of them's worse than the other. I had to try to go to the tub, which was hard to do, but I do it. It was hard. I told Bernie one day, “It's hard to get into the tub now.” He went right to Safe Step. We had somebody over here, and he liked what he heard so he decided to go ahead and get it for me. I was here when everything was going on with the installation. The installers were very good and very nice people. As far as the walk-in tub, I like sitting down. You can sit down on that little seat and do your scrubbing and then you can take your hose and rinse off. I've liked it. I probably weigh 153 and I have to really move myself around to get in. If the door could have been wider, it would have been better. But other than that, so far, so good.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2021
I liked that Safe Step is American-made, that it was warrantied for life and that the parts were made in the factory and were custom-built to me as opposed to off-the-shelf. The rep that came out was fabulous and he definitely sold me on it. The installers were here at 7:00 and they left before they even said they were gonna be done. I was amazed. They were able to take the old Bath Fitter and cast iron tub out. They left everything as clean as it was when they arrived. They were very professional. I felt great. I recommend it to everyone because I was very impressed with the whole process. I love how the tub fits into that space. It fits right in with the decor too. It’s very professional-looking and very easy to maneuver. I was a little nervous about being in the tub and not being able to get out. But it drained within two minutes. It was perfect.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2021
Safe Step is the only one that has the shower available with the tub. I also like that it was manufactured here in the USA. We were impressed by the quality of the product. The rep was great too. The installation team was great also. They did the job. They cleaned up after they got done. Very personable. We liked all of them. I like having the jets and also, the micro smooth bubble thing. My husband enjoyed it a lot too. It gives you a nice tingly feeling when you get out. It’s for arthritis. We both have some arthritis and I have fibromyalgia. Definitely, it's helpful. I've used the overhead shower, as well as the handheld. I had a problem with that the last time I used it in that it started leaking. The chrome pipe going up to the showerhead started leaking by the wall. So, I had to call in for a repair of that. I'm expecting a call from them this week.
We have a 40-gallon tank and when we asked the installers how much water it used, they said 60. The first couple of times I tried it, I was running out of hot water before it filled up. So, we turned our hot water heater up to the hottest setting, which we did not have set on before. With it, at the hottest setting, when we're using the tub, we can get enough hot water in to cover the jets so that we can use them and not run out of hot water.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2021
The guy Safe Step sent out to see me talked us into it and we bought the tub. The main reason is that they're made in the United States. The installation got done in a timely fashion and they got it in a lot faster than we thought they would. It's worked out well. The installers did a good job. We're enjoying the tub and it's working well. We like the air in the water. Go ahead and seriously consider it.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021
The sales rep was very good. Installation went well too. They did it all in one day. However, what I most dislike about the tub is the fact that I can't use it. There's a part of it that was missing and I called Safe Step about it over a month ago. One lady called me back in two days and said to describe what it is and I told her. "Okay, someone will be contact you." Another day or two, some other lady contacted me on the phone and I described everything to her. I ain't heard a word from anybody since. I'm very dissatisfied.
We got the rain shower too. When I went to use it, that thing shot all the way up to the ceiling. There's a piece on there that has a hole in it, like it should have had a handle and I don't know if that's the problem. I was going to call today try to find out what the heck's going on and I know they'll blame it on the last week of all the snow, but this should have been taken care of way before then. Everything worked fine up until this thing broke and I can't get anybody out here to help to fix it.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2021
Philip from Safe Step was very informative. His delivery and sales pitch were excellent. Also, I like the unit, the design, and the way they make it. I can see there's a lot of thought put into that. It was a little pricey but I'm not unhappy.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2021
The visit from the sales rep was very well. It made my mother-in-law comfortable that she actually agreed to it. Also, the people that came out to put the tub in were excellent. My mother-in-law seems much more comfortable and I feel much safer with her having the tub. She can take a shower and she can bath, something that she was a little hesitant about before.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2021
The only thing that I'm kind of disappointed with Safe Step right now is that we have a couple of issues that we called about getting addressed. We had glass doors put in and where the glass door comes down, there's a little bit of a gap underneath that probably wasn't caulked on. It leaks down onto the floor from there, so we had to put a towel on the floor. There are also a couple of other small minor things that I was going to have them check for me.
I called on February 2nd to have them come out and I was told somebody would call me in a couple of days to schedule a time but I didn't hear from them. I've had to call four or five times to finally get somebody on the phone to schedule a date for them to come out. I'm most aggravated about the fact that they say they would have somebody call and then I don't hear from anybody. They need to be better at communication. Other than that, my husband loves all of the features of the tub. It's extremely helpful to have it for safety purposes and I really like that.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2021
The installers did an outstanding job as far as putting in the Safe Step tub. But I have developed a problem with the shower when the showerhead popped up out of the blue and started leaking all over the place. I turned it off, put the showerhead back down the thing, and turned the knob to where I thought it would be the tightest. But that doesn't seem to do it because once I put the water on fully, it'll pop right back up again and water goes all over the place. I've called Safe Step twice. They said that someone would call me back within three days to schedule an appointment to come and look at it. That has not happened. They welcomed me to the family and all that, which is great PR, but it seemed like they got our money and now they're gonna ignore us. That's the feeling I'm getting.
Right now we're just confined to using the tub. Since I started using the tub every other day or so, it has helped with the issue of my legs aching. Also, my wife likes to lay in there and let the bubbles on her back, the Jacuzzi effect. I would recommend the tub to somebody that has these little aches and pains that one gets over the years.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2021
I wanted to check out Safe Step. A guy came here and he was very good. I got a walk-in tub for the wife because of her condition. We had a jacuzzi and the steps were too high. She can't step up. With the walk-in tub, it would just be high enough to get in and we sit her down. The guys who put the walk-in tub together said they were gonna do a thing but they never come back. The one who did most of the construction turned up so he was good. What happened was the light on my China closet doesn't come on anymore. It just flickers on and off all the time. It wasn't doing that until they put that thing by the tub. They had to go up in the attic to wire that some kind of way. That got me worried because I don't want my house to catch on fire with some kind of wire problem. I unplugged the whole thing and I hate that because it's my China closet.
I appreciate the owner that started Safe Step because of his mother. She had Alzheimer's and was somewhat sick. I'm in that boat too. I have a wife that has Alzheimer's and she's legally blind. I need her to get in a tub but I found out that if she gets too wet, it might cause an infection in her bottom part. I can't get her in the tub right now. I got to talk to the nurse and if she says it's all right then I'll put my wife in the tub during the weekend. I ain't gonna let anybody get in that tub but her. Safe Step allowed me to further my dream of helping my wife even better. It shows they have a heart and that means a lot to some people. They are not trying to get rich. They're trying to help people.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2021
The jacuzzi was getting very skittish about my slipping and falling. So we decided to improve our shower to the point where it was really, really beautiful and wonderful. When I started using the shower, I thought that would take the place of the jacuzzi, but my skin was so dry and flaky and ugly. I didn't feel clean. So I decided that I would like to go back to the jacuzzi. We got the Safe Step walk-in tub and the installers were very immature and they weren't as sharp. It was a sales pitch kind of installation. The salesperson was sharp, but he didn't follow through. But I am happy with the tub because there's a whole lot more development since I did my jacuzzis through all those years. The tank is not large enough though. Other than that, I'm satisfied. It's a lot of money, but then again, it's the only way I was going to get my skin back. So I'm happy with it.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2021
The sales rep was a very nice gentleman. He was super and the installers were top. We spent a good deal of money for the tub, but it's acceptable. The tub is excellent. It looks like it's a high quality product and I use it on a regular basis. However, I never received the owner's manual for it. Not having the owner's manual, I turned the knob, not knowing what it was, and it blew the thing apart. It needs repair. There was no follow-up contact, just hit and run installation. Mistakes happen but when you pay that much money upfront for a product and no results that were said to be done didn't happen, it's ridiculous. I expect Safe Step to follow through on their sales to the end. I worked in the high level customer service for years and if people did what this company has done, they'd be out in the street. We don't do the halfway job. My sister's wanting to buy one and I haven't recommended to her nor will I.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021
The Safe Step rep came in and gave a description of everything, took measurements and gave us a quote. Everything went well. The installers went on and did what they needed to do. I told them to let me know if they needed anything. I haven’t used the full features of my Safe Step. I like the jets and the jet modes About a couple of times, I’ve used the little hand wand in the shower. You feel good when you’re going through the process.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021
I have a stage 4 cancer patient at my home who is 70 years old so we needed a tub that she could go in and soak in. We got Safe Step's walk-in tub and it's a very nice product. We had a very nice salesman who gave us a very long sales pitch, but he did his job because we bought one. My mom uses it weekly, if not almost every day that she goes in, soaks, and gets relief to her joints. It's been a very impressive product.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2021
I'm not too crazy about Safe Step. The room inside of the tub is kind of small and you gotta get in it before you turn the water on because it's a walk-in tub. My shower blew out the other day, they gotta come back and fix my shower. I'm not happy with what it's doing. For the amount of money that I paid for it, I think it's a little high. When I buy something and I'm not happy with it, I'll let people know about it because it's the only way you're going to fix things. Some people don't do that.
I figured Safe Step would be a good thing for me because I have arthritis on my knees and in my shoulders. I like everything about it. It's a nice setup. The pillow that comes with it is very uncomfortable though. It's not a medical setup. Then, it is totally enclosed on one side. You got the walls and then you got the glass because of the shower. I think it should be enclosed all the way around because when you're in there taking a bath or a shower, you still got that cold air coming in from the rest of the room. Other than those, if somebody asked me about Safe Step, I'll recommend if they want to get one because for the arthritis part, it's a good thing.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2021
Safe Step's sales rep was pretty good. As he went through his little spiel, I, in the back of my mind, knew I was going to want the product and it was just pinching on the cost factor. When the tub was installed, the crew who came out were fantastic guys. They did a phenomenal job and I highly recommend that crew of a father, son, and a cousin. So far, I like the soaking capabilities of the tub and it's easy to get in and out of. It's a good product and I'm very pleased with it.
But I had to put in a new water heater. The salesman said that what I had might or might not work and he really wouldn't give me a definitive answer. Safe Step has got to be more upfront about it and they got to tell him. It turns out that you need a 70-gallon water heater for that tub and that was why I had to install a 75-gallon water heater. And that didn't come cheap. But when you spent $70,000 on the tub, the last thing you want to do is not be able to use it to your advantage because of not enough hot water.
Another thing is, during installation, the installer discovered once I pointed it out to him that they have a hot water mixing valve on the tub that they set and it tends to feed cold water back into your system. So, it was affecting the hot water on the rest of my house where my hot water wasn't very hot. And the plumber that installed the hot water heater for me had to put a check valve in to prevent that cold water from that mixing valve mixing with the rest of the water in the house. So, that's something that Safe Step needs to think about for a little bit of a design change.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2021
The rep from Safe Step was very nice. He was very courteous and wore a mask. I didn't have to ask him to put it back on or to wear one. He automatically wore one. The people who came to install it was a different story. My husband is 90 years old, and so I asked them to wear a mask before they came in. Even though I put him in his room and shut the door, I still needed them to wear a mask while they were inside. One guy kept putting his mask down underneath his nose. I had to ask them about three times to put their mask back on. But they did an excellent job. They cleaned up after themselves. Everything was great.
As far as our walk-in tub, they told me that a 40-gallon hot water heater would do it, but it didn't. We had to buy another a larger hot water heater. We went to 55. We couldn't get a larger one in to where it had to go. The space inside there was big enough that the place where you put it in, it wouldn't go. Other than that, it has been a plus for me that I don't have as much trouble getting my husband to take a bath and getting him in and out.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2021
We’ve really been enjoying our Safe Step. The installation went great. It was installed January 6th. It took three days. I had tiles around our old tub so that took a while to get down, but I expected a lot more mess. The installers were extremely neat. There was very little dirt, and the product looks great. I love the water jets. I also love the showerhead.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2021
I am not enjoying the Safe Step walk-in tub at all. It has been a nightmare from the day that it was first installed because the guys brought it and the drain was wrong, and they had to take it back. Then, I had a choice to either cancel the order, which I wish I had done, or wait two weeks and get $250 off. My son was here and talked me into keeping it. So, I kept calling to find out whether I was getting it in two weeks. There was a little delay but that was fine. It was finally put in and the electrician made a hole in the wrong place but he fixed it.
I got no manual when the guys left and I had about two minutes of instruction. There were five people standing in my bathroom with masks. So I couldn't understand very much. They told me to leave the tub full because they were coming to inspect the following day, which was a Friday, January 29th. I waited all day and nobody showed up. I called the company as well as my salesman and I got no response. I called city hall and they didn't even work on Fridays. So I called and left messages on Saturday. On Monday morning, I called the town hall. Not only was I not getting it on Monday, I was not even on the list. They gave me the name of Safe Step’s contractor and I called and left a message. Nobody called me until the following day when they were ready. I called again to town hall and got the approval for a Wednesday inspection.
It was inspected on Wednesday and on Thursday, I went into the tub and used the shower trying to clean it. Now, my bathroom is flooded. I am 89 years old and picking up all that water. I tried again the next day and I got the same big flood. I was thinking something was wrong with me. I called the project manager and I said that somebody has got to come to this house and show me what's wrong. One person at the company, Lisa, sent the manual by UPS, so I got that. When the guy came to show me what some of the knobs were for, because I couldn't understand the manual, it was not me that was responsible. There was something wrong with the door handle and that was what was causing the flooding. So he fixed that.
Over the weekend, I tried the hand shower. I got in and now, I cannot get the water. Even if I put the temperature on one or two, it does not go beyond. It was just lukewarm, which is not good enough for a shower or a bath. I called Linda because something was not installed properly. I get hot water out of my sink and I cannot get it on here. So this morning, she was trying to contact the guy to come back here and see what’s wrong with this miserable thing that I bought. The salesman asked me about all kinds of illnesses, which I don't have, but when I read the manual, it says that if I have high blood pressure, call my doctor. I don't even want to know what my pressure was these past few weeks that I've been going through with this awful thing. Safe Step offered me $500 to recommend someone but I wouldn't do it for 5,000. I don't want anyone else, especially a senior citizen to suffer what I have.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2021
I went online and I did some research. I liked the quality of Safe Step's product and I liked what they had to say. I liked the price, too, and I felt a little more comfortable with them than the others. The sales rep made an excellent representation and the installers were very professional. They handled their business and the cleanup was perfect. They showed me how everything worked and went over everything with me. So, I was very pleased. I also like the safety feature for my elderly mom, where she didn’t have to do a lot of stepping up, and the safety features that are involved in the overall tub system. She still has to get used to sitting in the jacuzzi but she loves it.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2021
I liked having someone that was able to come out to tell me about Safe Step as I'm not able to move around lots. The young lady was well-versed in what the product was about and what it could do. I went to a couple of stores like Home Depot and Lowe's, and they didn't have the tub. They would have to order them and they would be in in a couple of months. In the case of Safe Step, they would be able to get it done in a couple of days. The lady came out on a Sunday and they were able to install the tub the following Thursday. The only complaint I have about the tub is that when the hot water comes in and it gets the tub half full, it switches to warm water. I would like it to fill up with hot water all the way.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2021
The Safe Step representative was a very nice salesman. In November, he said that if we signed the contract, it'd be three to four weeks to finish. Four weeks later, nobody called us so I called them. They said that they would have someone call us within the day. We got an appointment for December 31st. That was New Year's eve and we got a call that morning that they couldn't get a crew together. They never showed up.
When we called Safe Step back, they set up an appointment on approximately the 10th and they came out and installed it with no problem. They were very nice. The power drain part was not working quite right, so we had to call them and have them come out and fix that, which they had done. But now, they still have to have the guy come out and fix the hole by moving the glass partition. They haven't called us to reschedule that one. But they have a temporary patch on it, so it's no problem for now.
The walk-in tub is small and confining, even with the shower. Safe Step didn't have stores. So it's all online and through pictures. They gave us the dimensions, but it didn't make sense when we were listening to it and we couldn't actually see it. So sometimes it is better to go and actually look at one and I wish we have done that. We would've bought the bigger ones and it would have been a lot better for my husband. Other than that, we're still happy with it. It does what it says. We use the jets and the lights are silly but I really like them. It just changes to different colors. I love to take a bath and it somehow relaxes me a little bit.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
I heard about Safe Step walk-in tubs through a remodeling company that was going to put some cabinetry and retile the shower for me. I liked the lifetime warranty. The rep was very good, very knowledgeable, and was able to answer every question that I gave her. The installers arrived on time, and were clean and neat. They were very cordial. They asked me which direction I wanted the tub to face and cleaned up very nicely when they left. They did a good job. We very much enjoy the tub and we have been using it every day. I love that I'm able to walk in.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021
Safe Step's salesman showed me other tubs and the problems with those on video. He did an excellent job presenting their product and getting the measurements done. The installers who put it in were exactly like the salesman said. It took them about four and a half hours. They did an excellent job even though rain was pouring down when they came in. They cleaned up their mess. I didn't realize that a tub like the one I got was gonna be that expensive. But after I watched the installers put it in, I understand why it is. They didn't have to do any cutting to make it fit right with the measurements that the salesman had taken. Also, the financing of the tub was good. I have four people willing to come over and take a bath in it.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
The installation of our Safe Step walk-in tub took longer because I had a big tub carried out. But, the installers did a great job and I was very pleased with them. My mother really likes the tub a whole lot better than the previous one she had. She loves the heated seat.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Safe Step had super features on the tub. And the salesman made me feel very comfortable that I was making the right purchase. I love the guys that were there for the installation. They told me exactly what they were going to do. They showed me how to use the tub and did everything perfectly. I would have them in my home again without any concerns. It took the major part of the day. But they were done in a day. When they left, they left everything the way that it should have been left, clean and perfect.
Safe Step has two sizes. I went with the bigger size in case I have family or friends that come over to my home and want to stay. This way it makes it more available to them. Consider all the options that Safe Step offers you. I went for everything because you already put in the money into it. I got the additional shower, which I love. And do your homework because there is only so much you think you are going to need now and later. Also, make sure your hot water heater is up to the temperature that you want it because I saw it took a little while to fill. Because it is a lot of water going in there, because I have the biggest tub. But it will definitely be well worth it.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
The rep was exactly what a sales representative should be. He answered my questions, and he answered stuff I didn't know I should be asking. When I interacted with the installers, it went well. My son talked to them mostly and he had good things to say. I had another one before this. Safe Step made me realize what a piece of crap that other tub was. And I love the door on this one. I love everything about it, except I tend to splash too much water on the floor. But I find it very therapeutic and helpful. I was impressed with the micro bubbles and the shower.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
We had Safe Step's sales rep come out and we bought our tub from him. We had the installers come a month later and they put everything in. They cleaned everything up and pulled everything out. They did a really good job. Then, I had to call customer service 'cause one of the fan motors was out. The techs came within three days to fix that and then report everything. Our tub has been working since then. The tub is for my mother-in-law and she likes the heated seat, the aromatherapy feature, and the air bubbles that it has. The tub helps her with her aches and pains. She has fibromyalgia and it helps to relieve that. Safe Step is a very professional company. They've delivered what they promised and they provide good value for money.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
I've been thinking about changing the bathroom for a number of years after the wife had her issues. I turned around and I’ve seen the ad and all the magazines that I get I've seen the ads in there and I said, "I'm gonna call." I called and I got a very receptive on the call in. Safe Step was quick to respond and came up with some pricing. And I liked it. It's expensive, but you can look at the quality of the work, it pays for itself. You don't buy a pig in a poke.
Those two guys came in here at 9 o'clock in the morning, and they were out of here by 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Fantastic. They had to tear out the tub, put down a power to that side of the tub, plumbing and everything. And they brought this thing in. It was done fast. I called Safe Step and I said, "If all your installers are like this, you guys definitely have ace material." They were fantastic.
There are so many things I like about the tub. I'm a diabetic, and I've got issues with my feet and my legs. I can sit in there for half an hour, and my legs feel like rubber when I come out. It's so beautiful. I feel relaxed when I take it before I go to bed. And I'm eyeball slammed shut. I'm out like a light. I'm more than happy with the tub. I would recommend it. My daughter said, "Do you know how much that costs?" I said, "Don't tell me how much it cost. I know how much it cost." She said, “You could have bought a stand-up shower for that.” If I wanted a stand-up shower, I would have bought one. I want to sit down. I'm more than happy with the work.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
The first guy from Safe Step, Heath, was great. He explained everything. Nothing was hidden. Then the guys who came in got their job done efficiently and left everything nice and clean. I was ecstatic. I love all the features. I got everything I could on the tub. I have a lower back problem and it helps that. I have not been able to get Dave to enjoy it because he had a massive stroke and he is not to that stage that we can put him in. But that was the first reason I got the tub, because of the safety features on it. And I couldn't just use a walk-in tub. I had to have walls around him.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2021
The installers came out, then started putting the tub together. One of them came out and said, “It ain't gonna fit.” They left the bathroom all torn out, and they left and had to order a new tub to be made. They finally came back here on December and installed the existing one. I'm slightly disappointed because it's the smallest they make and you're crowded in there. I'd recommend Safe Step. But if I had to do it again, I would put the tub in another bathroom where I could get a longer unit that I could get down under the water in.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2021
Safe Step's installers were fantastic and professional. I've used the tub a couple of times, and I have to use the buttons on the side. The remote doesn't always work. Also, it takes 14 minutes to fill. I put a booster on my 40-gallon tank but it runs out of hot water. It's a 64-gallon Safeway tub. The large one. And I figured your body probably takes eight gallons away. It fills halfway up. It's all hot water. The salesman recommended a tank booster. I went out and bought it. That helps for the showers and the other bathtub, but not for the Safeway tub. I priced out a new hot water tank, but we're talking $1,700 for an 80-gallon. I called to ask the installer what is the next thing that people do. Do they put an instant hot in, a tankless? Or are they putting another heater to the system in the tub itself? He never called me back. But everything else works good. I like the micro cleaning. Also, the quality seems to be good. It drains within two minutes, which is fast.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2021
I didn’t realize that my hubby was that large. He gets in it fine, but he has a heck of a time getting the door shut with his belly. I wanna see if there might be something that we could possibly do. Other than that, Safe Step's reps were awesome.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2021
I just felt since I was getting older, it might be more convenient for me. So then I just decided to have a Safe Step walk-in tub put in. The salesman was very thorough. He said, "But for a lifetime warranty, it had to be cash or check." So, I paid for it that way. When the people put the tub in, they did a wonderful job. The electrical Inspector said it's one of the best looking jobs he has seen because a lot of them are just thrown in. I like everything about the tub. I would recommend Safe Step.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021
I called to find out about Safe Step, and found out how much it was. That drew me back. However, there is a problem with my tub. Whenever they came to install the tub, they put the tub in but they also volunteered, when the rep sold me the tub, to enlarge the door so we could get my wheelchair in. Come to find out, after they finished and nailed it all back up, they finished it but I noticed that they had cut down the wall by each side frame and across the top. And then, down the other wall. They found out that it wouldn’t work when they got the tub up there. And I found a big gash in my wall. It’s very obvious. It’s a hole in my wall and around my doorframe. They need to come in and fix it.
I’m tempted to tell Safe Step I’m not gonna pay for it until they come in and fix that. I've been calling them a day or so after they got the tub in. I have called five times, but they still haven't returned my call. Nobody else would answer me when I call. Nobody wants to listen to me. “Well, I’ll have them call you as soon as they’re in.” These little girls who answer the phone don’t know what they are talking about.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021
The rep was thorough, and when talking, did not get too close to us. He was nice. We liked him. The installation was just so much, but it went good. We like our Safe Step. We enjoy all of its features.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2021
Back in ‘82, I broke both of my legs in an automobile accident, so I got the Safe Step walk-in tub for comfort and relief. I sat and watched the installers and they were very professional, kind, and courteous. The installation was done very well, but the overflow spout does not drain into the drain. It drains on the floor. Other than that, the walk-in tub was definitely worth the money that I spent.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2021
The sales representative I worked with was very good. He explained what was going to be done. It was clear enough for me to buy. We talked about price and I chiseled a little bit off from them because there was one thing that it had that I didn't really want, and that was the stand-up shower. I figured if it's got a wand, what do I need a shower for? I can use that. But I'm very pleased with it. I like the turbulent water and the air. I have problems with my legs so it feels really good, especially after I get out. My bedroom is six feet from the bathtub, and I wipe myself down with a towel and jump right into bed. It’s really nice.
If you're going to be in the tub, make sure you bring your phone with you because if it rings and it's 20 feet away, you're not going to get out of the tub fast enough. But other than that, I have no problems with it. I did have a manufacturer imperfection and I called them on it, and I was gonna take a photograph of it and send it to them. I never got the chance. They sent me the part and it worked out really well. It was the small panel on the right hand side of the tub that had a little scratch on it.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2021
I installed my Safe Step Walk-in Tub myself. It’s a little close on one side, where the shower comes up. I put a ceramic tile there. I had cut these metal rods that hold it in place down to two inches. And it barely got them in there. It’s close on both sides. It came with a spacer on one side but I didn’t have a spacer for the other side so I had to put that up against the wall. It made it close on that side. Also, I put the tub on a three quarter-inch supply line so it would fill up faster. But it's such a big tub. It’s a lot of water. I got a 80-gallon hot water heater which couldn't keep up with it. So I put a tankless heater on, which I didn't know it would be that big of an issue. Other than that, I like that there’s a shower on the tub.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021
I had an appointment with a different tub company but their representative wouldn't give us a price until we were ready to sign a contract. So I let it sit for a couple of weeks. Then I called Safe Step in Chesapeake and asked the lady who answered the phone to send a representative out. She said that they would have somebody at our house at two o'clock in the afternoon and then I asked her if that rep could tell me and my wife what the Safe Step tub would cost us completely. She confirmed that we would know the price before that rep would leave our house. So I got involved with Safe Step.
The gentleman from Chesapeake came over here. His name is Keith. He did what he had to do. He said that they were not here to take all of our money for a downpayment. If we decided to have this tub installed, all he wanted was a $2,000 down payment. I wrote him a check and everything was fine. He then said that someone would contact me. It would probably be four or five weeks. That's because they are in Nashville Tennessee and we’re in Smithfield, Virginia, which is about 750 miles away. But the installer was from here around the local area.
The installer from Richmond, Virginia sent out the tub the day he promised that they were coming. They came and they brought the Safe Step tub in the house, set it on the living room, and asked for the person that was going to be using the tub to try and get into it. My wife cannot walk without being on a rolling walker. But the tub that was sent out here had a door that would open to the inside. So my wife tried to step in there. When you step in with the door open on the side, you have to step around the door, and then close the door, which could be a hazard for my wife.
The installer said that he was taking this tub back to the Richmond Area and he would be back here next Tuesday with a different type of Safe Step tub. Then he showed up at my door, brought the new tub in, and did the same thing. What he brought in was one that opened to the right. All that my wife had to do when she was on the outside of the tub was to open the door, go in there, sit down, and close the door with no problem. The installer had her sit in there. Then they installed that tub in about six and a half hours. The installer is the first contractor I ever had in my house that has really protected my house and we are completely satisfied with the Safe Step walk-in tub. We bought the middle-grade tub, but when the installer brought the other tub down, it was really an upgrade and we did not have to pay one penny extra.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021
The customer service of Safe Step was very nice. The gentleman that sold the product came out and explained things very well. Then the people that installed it did a very good job. They did it for about five hours. It was amazing. We were expecting it’d take a couple of days. Everything went very nicely. We've enjoyed the tub. We certainly feel safer with it. I've taken several baths, along with showers. I like the microbubbles. It takes away some of the dead skin particles. I like all aspects of it. I just wish I had a bigger space to have a bigger tub. We are satisfied with the product and we're happy with it.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021
A Safe Step rep came here and he was pretty good. The tub is made in Tennessee only. Most of the others are made in China. I like to get as many things as I can that are made in the USA. We bought our tub from him and it has all the bells and whistles. We each use the tub about once a week because it takes around 54 gallons of water so our water bill could really jack up. It's kind of scary at first because there are so many things to it. But it works fine. We take showers during the week. We had that installed a couple of weeks or so. There are two showers, one ahead and one down below that you can go up and down with the chair. With the Safe Step walk-in tub, our bathroom looks glamorous. It looks more like a spa. I wouldn't be without it.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2021
It was excellent dealing with the Safe Step representative and the installation team. The presentation was longer than it needed to be 'cause I already knew that I wanted to do it in and our representative wanted to explain all the reasons. But it was very well done and I didn't feel pressured. The installers were absolutely fabulous. But our experience hasn't been great. The one who used it fell in the tub because the door closed on her when she was trying to get out. There was no way to lodge the door open when she was trying to walk out and she fell. We were trying to help her and that wasn't a great experience. But that's not entirely Safe Step's fault. A hinge cover had fallen off but it looked like it was just glue that was on it. So I couldn't fix that. But right now, she's scared to get back in the tub.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2021
The representative claimed that Safe Step was a superior tub. They installed the tub on January 18th. I was getting no hot water and the drain would not close. I called Safe Step several times and a couple of times there was a recording. I left a message three or four times. When I finally reached someone, she said there was nothing stating that I left a message. They are extremely unreliable. Finally, somebody came on February 4th. However, the job is not complete. The plumbing inspector was supposed to come. The final panels are not put on the tub. For $21,000, I am extremely dissatisfied. It will be going on a month and I can't use my tub. I'm 82 years old and I have arthritis.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2021
I felt really good about Safe Step. It had more qualities and more things that I needed. The price is about right as well. I also had a great experience with their team as well. However, sometimes, you gotta sit there and wait for the water to fill up every now and then and it took quite a few minutes. Other than that, I'm well-satisfied. The tub is enjoyable.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2021
The Safe Step sales representative was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I like the fact that Safe Step included everything like the installation and the contractors. The installers were really were good. They answered our questions and showed us how to use the tub. I like the easy access getting in the tub and it's easy to bathe my mom.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2021
Our sales rep, Elle, was wonderful, explained everything perfectly, and answered any questions we had. The installers were great as well. They were clean, efficient and very courteous. I got the tub for my wife and she likes taking a bath with the bubbles. So far, we've had two people, my daughter and our granddaughter, come over and take baths in it. We've told them all about it, so they might be interested in one.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2021
My Safe Step salesperson was great. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I got the tub for my mom and the installation went well. The crew came in and they took all the precautions. The job took a little longer than what I was told because there were some issues. Other than that, they took care of everything and it was fine. My mom is 88 and the first thing she said was, “When I sit down, it's gonna be too cold.” But the heated seat was warm. She's not really particularly fond of the whirlpool but she liked the microbubbles.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2021
When a fella came and talked to us with everything, Safe Step sounded pretty good so we bought it. Everything went pretty well and smoothly during the installation with the exception of a few things. There was a piece of paneling that was chipped. We told Safe Step about it and they said they would fix it. But it wasn't really fixed straight. The repair guy tried to cover up. The panel should have been replaced and they should have looked at the panel before they installed it. They knew it was there. For the money I paid, I wasn't very happy about it.
Another thing was at the end panel on the tub, there was poor workmanship. It's supposed to be fixed but it wasn't. They put screws in there then they covered over caulking and it looked like heck. Also, the top of the door had a crack in it. They had to order another door. And the third time my wife used the tub, the cover on the hinge came off. Those things aside, the tub looks nice.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2021
Safe Step looked like they had everything I wanted. The purchase and the installation process were pretty thorough even though the installers didn't do a complete job. It was supposed to be paint-ready but it wasn't. There is a piece still missing off of it and it wasn’t trimmed out as well. They could have done a better job of installing it. I finished up most of it. I like the tub and its features okay. But instead of giving you a CD on exercises to do in the tub, they ought to give you a CD on how to operate it. There should be more details on using it. Other than that, I have no problem with my tub.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2021
I knew someone that had gotten the Safe Step a little early last year. I also did a little research and I figured it was the better tub. I’ve been looking at them for a couple of years. I got myself the tub and the installation team was a little bit rough. Despite that, we're satisfied. I got in the tub a few times and so far, I like it. It's nice. The only thing is it takes a lot of hot water. That aside, the tub was a good investment. It relaxes you if wanna get in there on the little bad days. It gives you a little lift.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2021
A daughter gave my husband Guideposts for Christmas and in that magazine was an advertisement for Safe Step. We had been talking about since our bones are beginning to ache and so, it would be nice if we had a walk-in tub. The advertisement had a phone number on it and we called. We now have a Safe Step tub and are very pleased with it. The installer was very kind, gracious and showed us the features when it was installed.
We liked that the walk-in bath shouldn’t leak although the first time we used it, it leaked out the door. We maybe splashed over the door. We had water run through the wall into our bedroom and that wasn't fun. But it was not the manufacturer's or the installer's fault. It was ours. The oxygen was a high selling point for us. My husband and I both have physical problems. He was the first one to take a bath and his fingernails were clean. For a man who works on the farm, that's wonderful. The shower is in the tub so it doesn’t run. The details that the founder has put into it are very worthwhile and pleasing. We talk a lot about it to our friends. We can't seem to get the personal hygiene valve to function though. It works because the guy showed us. We aren't familiar yet with all of the gadgets to turn and so forth, so it's probably our fault.
We have a cover over some of the screws that popped off in the door and the door handle but we consider that a blessing too. The assistant had to saw off a little bit on something and he went out. I said that I wish I would've asked for a small piece that we could take because we had a low old-fashioned stool and sink in there as well as the bathtub. So, we wanted to get the stool and the sink replaced. When the screws popped off, we just said okay. We have a piece for color matching because different companies do different white.
We now have a new stool in there that matches the color, the nice white, and are working on getting a sink replaced also. We would want to have someone come from the company come when we're done with that little chip off there that knows exactly how to replace it. My husband thinks he can glue it back on but we want it done by the professional that knows exactly what to use. Anyway, we're very happy with the walk-in bath.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021
Safe Step was the best thing, which was why I went with them. I liked that they came and finished it all in one day. They arrived early and left late. They did an excellent job. Everybody needs to know upfront though how much this thing is gonna cost. Because there's a whole lot of people that need it that will never get it because of that.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021
I had seen Safe Step walk-in tubs and wanted one. The sales reps and installers were very good. The installers told me what they were doing when they were doing it. Using the tub, I feel a little bit better with my aches and pains. I like the jets. I also like the comfort of being able to get in and not falling.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021
Updated on 02/23/2021: The first review I've ever done was 1/18/2021, and it was regarding what a mistake it was to purchase this tub for practical reasons. That review was written 5 days after calling for service on the tub, which would have made the call on 1/13/2021. 1/13/21 - original call for service. 1/18/21 - I called for status, and was told the contractor has 5 days, not including weekends. 1/26/21 - Still no return call, so I called again and was promised I'd get a call from the contractor. 1/28/21 - No call back, another promise.
2/3 or4/21 - Call from contractor who could only come on Sunday because he is so busy. 2/7/21 - Contractor came, determined the tub to be clean, motor died. He said he would order a new motor. 2/15/21 - Called for status, was told they didn't know if the motor had come in, and that the contractor would call and let me know. (side note - I told the service rep that I didn't know if she would actually do anything, but that I knew the contractor wouldn't call, and I'd be calling back in a week asking for status). 2/23/21 - Called for status, was told the motor arrived on 2/13/21 (2 days before previous call), that the contractor has 30 days, and that they would notify the contractor to call me.
I have received apologies and promises, but not service. It's worth it to note that they set up their timeline as they go. When I called on the 18th, that was the first I was told the contractor has 5 days, and when I called on the 23rd (today), it is the first I've heard they have 30 days. I am recommending to anyone looking to purchase one of these tubs to AVOID Safe Step, as their service is the worst I have ever encountered (Worse even that Verizon service), and to read my review from 1/18/21 to see some of the things they don't tell you when they are selling it to you. I paid for the lifetime service, but the only thing the service department can do is send emails and call the contracting agents. They keep unreliable contractors because they really don't care much, after you've paid for the tub, what you go through to use it.
Original Review: I have never reviewed a company before, good or bad experience, but this time, I feel I must. Spending close to 18 grand on this tub was a big mistake on my part. I have a degenerative condition which causes me pain 24/7, and I thought this would help, and it does, but it's not worth the cost.
1. They tell you a 40 gallon tank is enough hot water, but it isn't, even with a brand new tank. Add 2 grand to the cost of the tub.2. They don't tell you that you sit in the cold while the tub is filling.
3. They don't tell you that if you have long legs, you have to contort your body in order to close the door.
4. If you have any problems, like the plug not closing tightly, the remote not working, or one of the features not working (in my case, the microbubbles), before you get off the phone with them, the first thing they do is expect you to fix the problem, then explain why the problem is your fault and will cost you to fix it.
This tub is probably great in a hospital, nursing home, etc., where there is staff to assist, and rooms can be heated prior to using the tub. I don't recommend it for private homes, or for elderly people living alone, and don't expect support. As stated before, they have a whole litany of reasons why anything that goes wrong is the customer's fault. When the tub was installed, they told me to use alcohol to clean the rubber around the door, which I do. They told me to throw a couple dishwasher squares in once a month to clean it, which I do, even though I've only been able to use it as a tub in the last month because I had to save for a new hot water tank. (The tub was installed in April 2019.)
When I called about the microbubbles, I was told that if there's a clog in the tube, it's my fault, because I don't use powdered dishwasher detergent. Interestingly, she had time to tell me that, but when I didn't hear from anyone after a week and called them back, I was told that the repair service has 5 days, not including weekends, to respond. That shows where their priorities are. I'm glad it's made in the USA, but that doesn't make up for the inconveniences caused by purchasing the tub.
Added note.. In order to submit this review, they want you to upload a receipt of purchase in order to verify you as a buyer, yet when you call them, they only ask for a phone number, which is part of this review, in order to verify that. I'm not uploading anything. They have my phone number. That's all they need. We'll see if this review gets published.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020
Safe Step did a good job. The sales rep was very accommodating and very nice. I am happy with the tub. The massage on the legs is the best part for me. However, it takes a long time to fill up which is annoying. I think we need to increase the water pressure.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2020
The sales representative was very thorough. He went into the bathroom and took pictures. He told us how everything will be put in place, and how the workman will be very neat and clean and leave everything the way they found it. The installers were very friendly. They told me that they had to widen the door in the bathroom to get the tub in there, so they had to take down part of the frame. They told me everything would be put back in place and look like the way it was before, which was true, except I had to do a little touch-up painting. But otherwise, it was fine. They showed us how the tub worked. It also has a Jacuzzi, which has always been fun. The tub is easy to get into. It's also easy to take a bath or a shower in it. It's very relaxing when you use the Jacuzzi.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2020
I originally suggested with my wife that if we were going to be in the market for a tub like Safe Step's, we should get at least four competitive bids. But there were some features that she perceived to be one-of-a-kind so she insisted on Safe Step instead of examining the other possibilities. At the time we got the tub, the salesman, Lenny, was personable and professional.
The installation looked very appealing. It was a sparkling and beautiful job done by Rudy. He was a very good guy. Under the hood, however, there were some troubles with the installation. My wife was trying to take a bath after Rudy left and all of a sudden, everything turned off in the tub. We thought it was some sort of timer circuit that we weren't aware of but that wasn’t the case. She got out of there and we started messing around with the controls and managed to find a way to turn it off and turn it back on a few times. Once we did turn it back on, it ran for a moment then it sputtered and died. We could not get any power happening with it any further.
We got in touch with the company and told them there were technical issues. Rudy called back and I explained the situation to him. He came out and determined that the tub was installed next to or against an electrical connection from my supply line, down the wall into a box right where the tub was supposed to go there, so my electric power supply to the tub is and was solid. Rudy deduced that he had failed to connect to my power supply. An open circuit occurred between what was in my wall where he attached the device that he used to attach to my electrical wires and run that device to the tub and the tub. Unless I wanted an extension cord coming out of the access panel which would be unsightly and not professional-looking, in order to fix that, he will have to uninstall the tub, reestablish and verify the electrical connection then reinstall the tub.
The problem with that situation didn't stop with the quality of the installation. While my wife was taking her bath and after I took my own, we both realized that it was too small. The tub has to be uninstalled, reconnected and reinstalled, but we're still left with a tub that we feel is too small for us which is a reflection on Lenny's part. We called him and he got back in touch with us within a couple days. He asked, “Did you know that we have larger tubs?” I told him I did not know that.
At this point, we are so nonplussed with our experience and not satisfied with the strength of the water jets. Everything seemed weak and kind of wimpy. Maybe for somebody in their 90s, it would probably have plenty of gusto. But we're not in that age group yet and we were expecting better performance from the tub itself and what is possible with it. I used to be in sales and it was my responsibility to spec stuff out. It would not be the customer’s fault to fail to ask questions. It would be the salesman making sure that his responsibility to educate the customer and ask the appropriate questions in order to close the sale is done.
When Lenny was here, we did not know there were multiple sizes of tubs. We were totally ignorant and Lenny never mentioned measuring to assure the proper size. So, now, we're freaking out. We borrowed $12,600 and paid $2,000 down on this tub. We should have done it with a MasterCard or a Visa instead of a personal check because we are anticipating a refund of the $2,000 subsequent to whenever they get back out here to uninstall the tub.
There was a company that Safe Step works with called GreenSky. They are co-writers of home improvement loans. In this particular case, it was Fifth Third Bank. I called GreenSky while I was waiting for a return call from Lenny. I got in touch with this guy named Ben. I told him everything and that we don't want the product. He said that was simple enough. He also said that probably, the line of credit was issued but has not been tapped into yet. In other words, we had not spent the money that had been authorized. GreenSky went ahead on my behalf and blocked the account. No one can access that money now which is great. If I'm out any money, I'm out 2,000 instead of 14,600.
I've had one conversation with Lenny subsequent to the call he made to me about two days after I launched my initial complaint. I've only spoken to him, since the sale, twice. The second time I spoke with him was eight days ago. He said he was on it and he was working with Rudy. At that point, I was trusting of Lenny. He was calling me back or answering his phone. Then, a week went by and I was calling him but I was not getting any return calls from him no matter how many texts or voicemail messages I left. I never used any expletives in my voicemails or texts. I kept it professional and aboveboard.
While I was driving down the highway, Lenny dialed me by accident. I called him right back and his voice answering machine said, “The number you called is not available.” I never got a call back from him. Yesterday, I called and spoke to Lisa and another young lady. She was very good. I told her I was not hearing back from Lenny and I would like to go ahead and communicate with Lenny’s immediate supervisor. She put in an email to Lenny's boss and said that I can expect to hear from Lenny’s boss within 48 hours.
At this point, I don't think Lenny or his boss know that the financing got approved, but they never got paid for that tub. I don't understand how that tub could have shipped to the installer without payment. $2,000 down doesn't pay for the tub but I don't think the tub was even worth $2,000. I want it out of here. I really do want my money back. I know I can find something for two grand to put in there. I'm not interested in giving them another chance to screw up my life. I perceive this company as having targeted elderly people who might be easier to impress with air bubbles and a weak water jet system. I had a walk-in tub before this tub. I bought it from South Korea and it was under 2,000 bucks. A carpenter installed it for me and I might have spent all of $2,500 putting the tub in including the work to install it. I can't even fathom what kind of tub could cost nearly $15,000.
It seems to me that in order for Safe Step to sell their product successfully, they're going to need to find a way to showcase their product and allow people to get into a tub and move around. The tub needs to be operational so that the customer can figure out whether the jets are gonna be powerful enough for them. Safe Step needs to figure out how to do that.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2020
The Safe Step bathtub is a nice piece of equipment. I purchased it for my mother so she has some place to sit down. The two guys that installed it did a good job. They were friendly.
Thanks for your review, Robert! We're so glad to hear that your mother is happy with the tub! Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2020
I knew there was gonna be a delay from the time I signed the contract with Safe Step until I got it fixed. They called me and told me when it was gonna be ready and installed, and I was okay with that. The day it was to be installed, I’d forgotten about it. At 10 o'clock in the morning, I heard somebody knock on the door. Two guys out there said, “We're from Safe Step two install your tub.” They were really nice guys. One was a fireman from Palatka, and the other guy was from Palatka too. They were very neat. They cleaned up. They had stuff right out the yard when they were installing it. They had the tub in the driveway. Then all around the driveway, it had all these boxes. They were pulling stuff out and putting the faucets on. They said they were gonna finish up around four o'clock.
We had some problems with the water cut off on the outside of the house, and I had to call in a plumber. They said that as long as he got here before 4 o'clock, they would be finished up. If he didn't, they'd have to come back Monday. But the plumber came out and fixed it long before they were ready to finish. They finished up right around 4 o'clock just like they said they would. So, I was really pleased.
My great granddaughter uses the tub more than anybody else. She knows how to operate it. She’s seven years old. She’s bright as can be. She absolutely loves it. She knows how to work everything. She loves the changing lights. My wife used the tub yesterday afternoon and she loved it. She didn’t want me to get it. She said I don’t need it. Now she says, it's one of the best investments ever made after my pool.
Kohler runs bigger ads than Safe Step does, but their price is better. Their equipment is probably equal to Kohler's. Safe Step finishes it off very nicely. I had one of those great, big tubs that we didn't have enough hot water. We got two hot water heaters and one is for our bathroom, and the rest is for the rest of the house. It’s only a 30-gallon tank, and it wasn't quite enough. So, I was gonna buy a booster and my son called. I'm talking to my other grandson. He was at Lowe's and he said, “Hey, I've got a water tank up here for 400 bucks, 50 gallons. You may wanna consider that rather than a booster.” So, we put the tank in Sunday, and it's more than adequate for the tub.
They said that the power drain makes some funny noise that lasts about a minute when the motor goes on to flush all the lines. It makes a buzzing noise. Our bathroom is right off our bedroom, only about 25 feet from our bed, and we can hear it when it goes off to drain after somebody uses it. The only time it goes off is after somebody has used the tub. But overall, we highly recommend it to anybody that would want one.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2020
We have not been happy. It's the worst experience we've ever had. We have thousands of dollars of damage and we've had nothing but trouble from the first install that didn't happen. Their construction install people were never supposed to been in here in the first place but their install manager went behind our back and that's who he got in here. They did all this damage then partially assembled the tub because we wouldn't sign to say the stuff was done right. They left us with 10 days and there is no way to use the tub or shower.
The saleslady had a woman with her from New York who was the rudest person I've ever met. We find out now that the saleslady has lied to us several times too. She misrepresented the tub and the install contract. She said there shouldn't be any problem if the hot water isn't sufficient which evidently ours is not. I can't believe AARP who we belong to or anybody would recommend this company. We've been working with the finance company and they've been trying to get Safe Step to come in and take care of this stuff or refund the money and take the tub back for nearly a month now, but they've done nothing.
Hi Lola, I am incredibly sorry tp hear of your troubling experience with us. It is completely unacceptable to leave you without a safe bathing option in your home for any reason, and your frustration with us is completely valid. I have forwarded your review over to our head of service, as well as management. Hopefully we can get this resolved as quickly as possible, so we don't further your inconvenience farther. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2020
Safe Step wasn't cheap but it's still a better deal. The sales rep knew what he was talking about and he answered all our questions. The gentleman that installed it did the same thing. He told us everything he was gonna do and when he finished, he put us in a room and showed us how to work it. The fellows from the installation team left the place cleaner than it was. They were good guys. If I had a company, I'd like those guys working for me.
My experience with Safe Step was great. I like the shower end of it where I could sit and not have to worry about falling. I use the hose with the handle to shower and I get the job done quickly. I don't need any help at all and I feel safe in it. I use the hand shower a lot and maybe once a week, I fill the whole tub up and do that. I look forward to about 5 o'clock at night, open it up and do what I have to do and relax a little bit. I feel better using it and I'm very pleased with it. The people I showed it off to stopped by the house and thought it was an excellent nice piece of equipment. They liked the way it looked.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2020
The sales rep was very good. I got the Safe Step tub for my parents and it's a nice luxury to have in the home especially for older people. It’s like a little spa for my parents and I like the safety features. There are also a lot of options to it. My mother can sit now and the little micro bubbles make your legs feel better. It's something special because right now, you need something special in your world. If it's affordable for others, they should consider it.
Thanks for your review, Barbara! We're so glad to hear you and your parents are satisfied with the tub. Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2020
There was a gal from Safe Step who came out to the house and she was fantastic. She knew the things I didn't want to spend a whole lot of time on because I had already done my research online. I already knew I wanted to buy it and I just needed to know how much it was. But she still told me about it and ran through the features with me. If there were things that I wanted more information on, then she played to that. So, she was cognizant of what my interests were as far as hearing about it. She was very nice and accommodating. So, I appreciated that about her. She measured everything and I love that she informed me of what they were going to do and what it was going to take.
Installation crew-wise, there was a piece of it which was a kind of a velcro on the front, and it didn't come with it. Literally, the person who was at my house drove over the next day and brought me the piece. So, they were Johnny-on-the-spot, great guys, easy to talk to, easy to work with and wonderful people. I primarily got the tub for my mom. She doesn't live here, but she comes down and visits. I haven’t technically used it but I need to because it's cool.
It would be nice if the price came down some. It was nice to have the discounts available and I took advantage of all of those but it’s still very expensive. It's worth it but they would have a hard time selling them. But then, it’s not as hard to spend money when you know there's value in it. It’s a fantastic product and it is going to serve me very well. I love the hybrid feature because I have a lot of people that visit me and they don't all want to take a bath, which was why I went with Safe Step. The fact that they manufacture it, install it and service it is phenomenal.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2020
It was getting to be a hassle stepping in and out of the bathtub. I figured a walk-in would be better. I liked that with the Safe Step, it's easy getting in and out. The installation went well. Everybody was courteous and nice and friendly. Most people like the rainbow shower. I like it, but to me, the showerhead is a little bit too large. Also, it takes the tub a long time to fill up. With a regular tub, you just turn the water on and step away for a few minutes and come back and you step in the tub. You can't do that with the step-in tub because you can't leave the door open. I read all the instructions about three times. They explained everything to me. Once a month, you should fill the tub up with warm water and wash it out.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2020
The sales rep from Safe Step came out with his presentation and it was very thorough. We liked what was said and the shower attachment made me decide to go with them. The installation team was very competent. They were nice gentlemen. We had some problems but we got them taken care of. I like the walk-in bath tubs very much. It’s very relaxing, helpful and I'm enjoying using it. Other than getting in and closing the door, the experience with Safe Step has been fine.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2020
I’m very crippled and I thought a walk-in tub would help. The rep from Safe Step presented what he had and explained it to me, and I thought it was right. He was friendly enough. Two guys were here for the installation. There are a couple things I don't like about the tub. The temperature of the water shuts off halfway through it, and I can't turn the water hot enough. It’s kind of small, too. I'm a bit disappointed for the money that I paid. They sent it in this house before I had any idea what the size of that damn thing was. But it does help my knee a lot.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2020
The Safe Step walk-in tub had a lifetime guarantee and the other ones didn’t. The installation went well but I wish they told me that they were going to put a big conduit on the very face of the front of the house. They had to create another place for the electric to enter and so, they had to put these little pipes up above the place where the box is. They were talking about it but I didn't know that this was what it was going to look like when I went in front of the house and looked. It was atrocious-looking. When I saw that, I was blown away and not in a good way. I just stood there. I couldn't believe that they did that to our house. If we ever sell the house down the road, it probably would be a lower value now. The trees block it and I got a painter to cover it with the color of the house because they were metal pipes. But even so, nobody else has pipes on the front of their house.
Everything went very fast. They were very good and nice people but I wasn't happy with the way they had to do it. It was already put up there and I couldn't tell them to take it down. They said they didn't have any place else to direct it because we didn't have an attic it could go through. So, they had to go across the way. It goes up and then sideways. But if I had known that that was going to happen in the very beginning when the salesman was here taking pictures of all that and if he had told me about it, I would have just passed on the whole deal.
The salesman sent pictures to the workers and he got all the measurements. But he didn't tell me that was what they were going to do and maybe he didn’t know. I'm not happy with that setup. While the installers were doing it, they could have come up to me and told that it was what they were going to do. They had to bring in electricians from their sources and they could have consulted with me. The other thing is, the tub is too short for me. I'm almost 6-feet-tall and if I get the water level to where it’s going to bubble or the jets are going to go, it goes all over the floor because these are very powerful water jets. So, I have to spend a half-hour cleaning up the floor. It comes up over the top and the sides and even though I have the shower thing inside, it still bubbles over and makes its way outside of the tub.
I asked the salesman if there was someplace I could sit down and try it out. But nobody had one and I ended up spending all this money. Then, they made it sound like they did so much for you because they put up that wall and shower thing. I mainly use it now for a shower because I can't fill up the tub as much as I'd like to. I do but I fill it up low. I would like to sink in and have my shoulders get some treatment and my back but I don't want to splash all over the place. I wish that I had more room and that I had known in advance what it felt like to be in there. Also, every once in a while, the thing doesn't even work right. You press a button and the whirlpool will go. Sometimes, the jets will go and I don't know if it's working right.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2020
I'm very pleased with Safe Step. It's absolutely a joy. I'm enjoying it very much. I have a little back problem going on. I get in that and sit about 30 minutes, and what a tremendous help. I've really wanted that for a long time. I like all the features in the tub, but I also enjoyed the shower when I went to shampoo my hair. I was pleased with the two gentleman that put the tub in. The installation went very quickly. They were here about 8 o'clock, and by 12:30, they were finished. They were very good. They got in there and got to business, and they took some pictures off the wall when they had to beat up the other bathtub. I was very happy for their consideration. The sales reps were also wonderful, polite and nice as they could be.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2020
The sales team was great and the installation team was very good explaining everything. They did an efficient job as well. Everything was great, except we didn't know they were gonna use our Norwex towel to clean up with. It was hanging behind my bathroom door and after they left, we found it all soiled on the floor. It's an $80 bath towel and it was ruined. It was full of slivers and fiberglass particles. We washed it, but it didn't do any good.
The biggest problem with the Safe Step tub is it's noisy, and it takes a long time to fill up. We have to sit there so long before it fills up so we can use the jets, but we're getting used to it. One of us is the old person in the house and she uses it the most. She likes all of the features, but she doesn't know how to turn on the bidet thing. Other than that, the tub is relaxing. Her knees don't hurt 'cause she doesn't have to get up and down out of the other tub.
Hi Terry and Linda, thank you for your review! I'm so sorry to hear about your towel being ruined. I would be upset as well. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 to discuss any problems or concerns that you have. Other than that, we're so glad to hear that you all are enjoying the tub! Thanks for letting us know!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020
My lower back has issues at times, and I’m 71. I felt like it was time to do something for my body. Safe Step had a good package deal. The installers were good. They came when they were gonna come, did what they said they were gonna do, and they came back when they said they were gonna come back. Everything turned out wonderful. I enjoy the massage on my Safe Step, and the seat seemed to be better.
Hi Donald! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020
I wrote a check to Safe Step for the 14,731. It showed it got deposited the same day, which was the 28th. Then two days later, another check was cashed and they added a dollar to it. It was 14,732. It showed where a dollar was added. I said, "How the hell does anybody add $1 to a check?" But the same check got cashed twice within two days. They cleaned out my checking account, went into my savings, and I was broke for a couple hundred dollars. I didn't check it until Saturday night. I couldn't sleep. I got up, and I checked my account to make sure the check got through. When I saw zero balance, it was awful. It was the worst experience I had my whole life.
I went from Saturday night, all day Sunday, and I called the 800 number on Monday and made an appointment at the bank. I got to the bank and they didn't know how it happened, and so they started to do an investigation. I waited a week. I just got a letter back yesterday and they said, "Sorry for the inconvenience." I called them up, and I said, "Inconvenience? You could be talking to one of my members of the family. I could be dead. It almost gave me a freaking heart attack. I got the money back in my account. But what I wanna know now is, how did one check get cashed twice within two days with a dollar difference?"
This claim department said, "I should get back to my local bank and ask them." I said, "I wanna know why I wasn't protected. I have overdraft protection. But why wouldn't the bank call me and ask me if two checks are wrote, if one check is getting cashed one day, and two days later, a dollar is added to it?” I called Safe Step, and told the rep about it. He said he only got one check. He was pretty nice about it. Then when I called him two days later and told him the money was back in my account, he still didn't know how and now they're trying to blame it on the bank where they have an account. All they're doing is pushing the buck around.
I got rheumatoid arthritis, and I thought maybe the Safe Step might help me with my shoulders. But with my experience, I've not been able to use it because it brings back that terrible nightmare. I'm not really comfortable with it. I'm like shying away from it right now. The sales team was very nice. It was just the experience afterwards with the check getting deposited twice. If anybody asked me about it, I'm gonna say, "Oh, my God, don't use them because somehow they cash your check twice." It was terrible.
Right now, I don't even know how to use all the gauges in the bathtub. I tried to use the shower last night. I couldn't get the top shower working. I can't blame that guy who came to install either because I had a doctor's appointment. I thought it was gonna take three days. I thought they wouldn't be done the first day. I left at 2:30, and they were ready to wrap up, so he went through it very hurriedly. I have not really enjoyed the bathtub at all, so far. I'm so disappointed. When you get in the shower, you have to sit down to close the door or even get in to close the door. You can't just walk in.
The first experience I got in, I got out, my floor was drenched. Then the second time, I watched what was going on. I think the bubbles were too high. I wasn’t explained about the cleaning of it once a month. It was a good thing I read the pamphlet. I wasn't told where I could get any more beads if I wanted any more of that aroma that puts in that little dispenser they have. I don't know if I'm at fault or who's at fault because of the incident with the check episode. It's just has a bad taste in my mouth.
Barry said he's gonna send me a check for 250 for all the aggravation I went through and send me some beads. I've never heard anything from him back on that. Then I did get a callback when I called them. I thought I had a leak, but it was about three or four days later before someone called to see if anybody had called me on it or what was going on. Then he gave me his number and said to call him back if I had a problem. Right now, I'm not happy until I find out what happened with that check.
Hi Judith, we are terribly sorry to have put you through all of this inconvenience. It seems that we were given two checks, and mistakenly deposited both. When the problem was brought to our attention we fully refunded the second check, added $250 for the inconvenience, as well sent you a care package. If you are still dissatisfied, please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so we can find a solution to any and all problems you are having. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2020
A salesman came here, showed us some videos and told me how much the bathtub costs. He was nice. The installers were good as well. They cleaned up their mess. I like the jets on the tub, but all my wife has done right now is get in it to take a shower. She had her hip replaced and she can't get down in the water and take a bath. When the shower blew a part, the guy had to come and put a new shower pole on. All in all, the Safe Step walk-in tub is a good investment. My grandson said that when he buys a house, he has got to have one.
Hey Michael, thank you for your review! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the tub and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks for letting us know!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2020
We love our Safe Step. It’s awesome. My husband did fall a couple months ago. We had the antique tub with the claws feet, and it's really tall, and I don't know how he slipped because I wasn't at home at the time. I like our Safe Step because it's safe and it has the Jacuzzi. We're getting older and I do have some aches and pains. I have sciatic nerve. My husband has problems with his knees and back. Having the Safe Step, we don't need to do exercises every time.
The Safe Step rep was very nice. He really explained the product very well. We saw the video. He took a little time. It wasn't a rush thing. The installation was great. It took a little longer because I live in an older house, so they had to do reverse plumbing. They had to come back the next day. It took like a day and a half. They were very clean. With the way they cleaned up, we didn’t have to really do any cleanup behind them. It was wonderful. Everybody was so nice.
Hi Catherine! Thanks so much for letting us know how your husband and you are feeling about the whole process. We're so glad we were able to provide a safe bathing option for you two. Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2020
I got a knee replaced and my other knee is not in the greatest shape. I'm 73 years old and my wife and I are both developing balance problems. We saw Safe Step on TV and in other advertisements. So we looked into it and called them up. We had the salesperson come over and she did a good job of explaining it to us. The guys did a super job and were done in seven hours from start to finish. They left the place clean and everything's in order. It feels great having the tub, except the hot water heater runs out of hot water before it quite gets full. I gotta figure out something different to do. The heater has only been in two years and it's a 40-gallon. So, it should keep up. I increased the heat on it to see if that will take care of the problem and I'm gonna crank it up every time we use the tub just for that purpose.
We had a shower that we couldn't figure out how to put any grab handles on because the tile is so hard. It was one of the problems the installation crew had. They ruined three bits trying to drill that tile to put the handle inside. So, it wasn't just me. They were the proper bits to drill that kind of tile and it was just hard. So, they put the handle on the edge of the tile as you step out of the tub, which works fine. There was also a strip of tile where the wall was that they had to take out. I gotta find somebody that can saw this tile and make me a couple of three-inch strips so I can glue up there on the wall to finish it out. It's no big deal, other than finding a blade sharp enough to cut this stuff.
Hey Steven, thanks so much for the review! We're so glad to hear that you and your wife are enjoying the tub. Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 to discuss any questions or concerns that you have!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2020
The doctor suggested that we get a walk-in tub for my husband because he got really bad arthritis in his knee. I've seen advertisements on TV a lot more for Safe Step than others. Then we went to look at Kohler and stuff and they were all equally as expensive, but I wanted a name that I know I could go back and get service if I needed it because that was quite a big purchase, just as much as a car.
The Safe Step sales representative that came out to us was a lovely man. He explained every facet of the tub, its operability and all the steps. But I didn't like to be rushed into a sale. When he came in, he filled out the form and started asking us a bunch of questions and I didn't realize that he was doing it to actually sell the tub at that time. So I told him that we'd like to think about it and he said that he just filled it out and that I wouldn't get this discount 'cause I was handicapped and I got the money saved on it. We were gonna buy the walk-in tub but he put us on the line. After he did, I asked if he would mind waiting for a moment and I went in and took my time working my budget. He was very nice and he sat there and waited.
I had two young boys to do the installation. They're probably the nicest people you'll ever wanna meet. But they left a mess. I still got goop on my walls and they came back out to clean it. But some of the stuff, they just said that they couldn't get it off. There was still caulk and goop in my tub. We've just been slowly but surely trying to get it out. Also, there were fingerprints all over my wall So I'm gonna have to paint them. My favorite feature about the tub is the air and the water jets together. But I do not feel any different than any other tub. I was expecting the MicroSoothe to be better.
Hi Mary, thank you for reaching out and letting us know how your experience went. We're incredibly sorry that you felt rushed by our representative, as we usually pride ourselves for having a "no pressure" presentation. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 to discuss further. Thanks for leaving a review, and we hope you're enjoying!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020
I ordered the walk-in tub in August and it was installed in September. The installation went terribly. They broke a line. I’m on the 14th floor and it flooded two floors below me. I finally got the water turned off. I wouldn’t place the blame on the two people who worked on it. But I got work orders and for many weeks, people would say that they would get it taken care of by the end of the week. That went on for several weeks.
I’ve used the tub one time and the water has gone up over the back of the tub. They said that I can get a splashguard from Home Depot. I paid $16,000 for this and I’m not gonna run into Home Depot, spend $5 and install it myself. It wasn't set levelled so the seat remains wet. I'm 6 feet tall and it’s way too small for me. It's designed for someone who is maybe 5’6 tall. For me to use the foot massage is impossible and to sit in it is uncomfortable. So, I was sent this cushion and it's open-cell, which is useless. It can't be used. It's the sponge like you have on the sink.
Closed-cell foam is something that you can get from Home Depot that doesn't absorb water. So, if you were to put that underwater and you also have a seat that one can sit on which consists of cellulose, you have to take it out and wring it out. Then you should put it outside. It's one-time use only. I'm gonna go to Home Depot and get tile sponges, which is the kind of thing that you use to grout tile and you smoothen out the tile, and that is closed-cell foam.
The person who sold it to me was a very good salesperson. She upsold me to different things and that was fine. They make a lot of money on these things and it was incumbent upon me to do a little bit better research. But under no circumstances would I ever recommend Safe Step. I wouldn’t recommend even getting one of these things. It’s a total waste of time and money. I’m not an old person who has to have a walk-in but because I do quite a lot of extensive traveling, I figured that I’ll just throw the money I’m saving on traveling into a tub and a new kitchen as well. It was a huge mistake. If I wasn't having so much stuff with my kitchen right now, I would have more time going to public sites and expressing my displeasure.
Hi John, I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the problems you have been facing because of us. Your frustration and dissatisfaction is completely valid, and I only hope we can fix these issues for you as soon as possible. I am going to go ahead and forward this message to our head of service, but I'd also advise you to give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 at your earliest convenience.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020
My wife wanted the Safe Step walk-in tub and I just enjoy it. I like everything about it. Both sales and installation were excellent.
Hey Marvin! We're so glad to hear that you and your wife are happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2020
Safe Step was the first one I called and I didn't venture out on any other. The sales rep was very professional and I was truly impressed with them. They were kind to an old lady too. The installation was done in less than half a day so everything was great. My favorite is when we’re sitting and have the water higher than my regular tub. I can go in the tub and do my thing. I can read a book if I want to. I haven't done it anywhere that I could go in it to sit and relax. The experience has been good so far and they promised to come back if I had anything, so that’s a plus for me too.
Hi Hazel! We're so happy to hear that you're satisfied with your tub, and that it has made bathing more enjoyable for you! Thank you for letting us know, and we hope you keep enjoying!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2020
My wife has had a couple of strokes and she needed a walk-in bathtub. I liked the sales rep from Safe Step a lot. I've talked to him a couple times since the installation. He's very knowledgeable and a good salesman. I liked the installer too. He was excellent. When he introduced himself, he said he was the best installer in the country. My wife has used the walk-in tub twice but I'm in the process of solving the hot water problem. The water heater is very hard to get to. It's under the stairs in our closet. So, when the salesman came, we weren't able to access it. I thought since it was fairly new that it would be okay, but it was only a 38-gallon water heater and it is inadequate to supply the tub.
Hi Carl, thank you for letting us know how your experience was. We're so happy to hear you and your wife are pleased with your tub! Enjoy, and if you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101. Thanks!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2020
We have a tub placed about 14 years ago for my mother-in-law. We checked into it. We had Safe Step installed. As far as the sales team, the first time was great. On the second time, we had a little bit of problem trying to get the shower put in. But once we got everything, and we're dealing with Patrick, everything went just as smooth as could be. Everybody was great, helpful and prompt. Everything went very well. I like the jets because it makes it easy to sit in there and relax. I would tell others that the Safe Step is a good investment for us, and it is great for an elderly person to use. I'd tell them to get the whole package, including the shower.
Thanks for leaving us a review, Deb! We're so glad to hear that your mother-in-law is happy with the tub. Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2020
The only thing I didn't like when I worked with Safe Step's reps was that like typical salesmen, they don't answer their phone when I try to get a hold of them after the fact. Overall, Safe Step did a good job. I was shocked that their installation only took five hours. They protected my floor. But then they stuffed where the shower head was coming out of the wall with a bunch of caulking. I have to pull all that caulking out 'cause once it dries it would shrink. I have an indentation in my wall and I gotta get in there, step on the seat of the tub, pull all the garbage out of there, and do it right.
Also, the finished board that they put up wasn't caulked on top. If I was doing a job, I would caulk it all the way around. I ended up calling the office 'cause they don't answer other lines. The girl there said that they would get in touch with somebody who does the contracting and one of them would give me a callback. A week later, I'm still waiting for a callback.
Hi Larry, thank you for letting us know how your experience went. I'm sorry to hear you are not 100% satisfied, and that there are a few issues. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so we can assist you with these issues. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2020
Safe Step's tubs rep was very nice and knowledgeable. The installation of the walk-in tub I got from them went very smoothly. It took half a day and their techs did excellent quality work. The tub we got is very convenient and easy to get into and get out of. It helps with our body, muscles and joints.
Hi Brenda! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2020
The sales rep from Safe Step was terrific. He explained very thoroughly. My condo association had a new management. There was a little back and forth there. He took care of everything. I didn't have to do anything but be here when the crew came. It was a terrific experience. The installation crew came at about 8:00 in the morning, and they were gone by 3:00. It was very easy. I love everything about my tub. I had a knee replacement, so now, I am able to take a shower and take a lovely bath easily, and it's terrific. It's made life very much easier. I have this lovely place to enjoy relaxing. Safe Step is competent and professional.
Thank you for your review, Susan! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly! Thanks for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020
Safe Step's salesperson was excellent. The installers were superb. They're the best installers I've ever seen on anything. They said they'd be here at 8:00. They were here right at 8 o'clock. They were done in about seven hours. They were gone between 2:00 and 3:00. We've got a couple of issues about the tub that we've got to take care of. There's a little leakage at the base of the door. We haven't called about that yet.
The thing I'm most surprised about is it appears that our water tank is a 40-gallon water tank. Before it fills up, the hot water is all gone. If they wanna sell this stuff, somebody might say to the people buying it, "Look, this thing takes more than 40 gallons to fill up. And if you only got a 40-gallon hot water tank, you're not gonna be able to get it tippy top full. So that it comes up over those back jets.” We've got to either buy a bigger water tank or never have over the back jets. Somebody should have looked at our tank. You're sitting in there waiting for it to get to the top, so you can turn all the jets on. Then all of a sudden, the water coming out of the tap is cold. No matter what you do, it's just cold. I gotta figure out what to do about that hot water. But Safe Step's people are wonderful.
Hi Charles, I'm sorry to hear about your water heater. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 to discuss any questions or concerns. I hope this helps, and thanks for letting us know!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020
I don’t like the Safe Step tub but I can’t get rid of it. When I first spoke with the girl, she said they would measure and I'd have a whole year to decide to do it. However, the one who came to measure said he was not going to measure if I was not gonna take it. It was supposed to be with overhead shower but they just put the hand held thing. A senior is not good enough to hold the shower, pull it out, and shower. Also, why do they make the door open on the inside? Another thing is they should not put the button for the jets to the back. They should put it where a senior can get the button. They should put those things to the front or higher. It’s bad enough that I have to go in and turn sideways to close the door, then I have to push knobs at the back.
A few friends have come and looked at it. One said they don’t need to get a walk-in bathtub. Some of my friends are still concerned about the going in and the closing the door. The other one was saying you’re really not leaning down because there’s really no headrest. What my other girlfriend said was, “I’m an old person. I can go into the bathtub, but I am cold while I’m sitting there to turn the water on.” It’s not something you can turn on then go into, like your shower. At least you can turn your shower on, know what the temperature is, and go in. With the the walk-in tub, you can’t do that because your door must be closed or your water will be out.
Hi Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear that you're disappointed with your tub. Please call us at 1-800-989-5101 so we can assist with some of these issues. Thank you for letting us know how you're feeling about it, and hopefully we can find a way to make it more comfortable for you!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2020
We looked at Safe Step's advertisement, and we thought it was a good deal. My daughter has a lot of knowledge about things like that, and we decided that that was the best option. Everybody at Safe Step was excellent. The guy that came in and took all the details was a gentleman. The people that installed it were in and out of here in no time at all. They did a good job.
The only problem is my legs are swelled up, and my feet are swollen on the top of my feet, and I can't get in the tub. I try to get in, and I can get in with the door open, but I can't close it on my feet. The door is very low on it. So, I can't use it. Overall, my wife is ecstatic. She said it was the best thing that ever happened. She loves it. She looks forward to her bath.
Hi Mike, we're so glad to hear that the installation process went smoothly, and that your wife is able to enjoy the tub. You may have already tried this, but maybe try sitting down in the tub then moving your legs to the side to close the door. That's the easiest way we have found to close the door. I hope this helps, but if not please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so we can help assist! Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2020
I had a tub for the last 12 years but it was really looking awful. I wanted a new one so I read about it and I am thrilled to death that I got it. The rep was very nice and informative. Those guys during the installation were wonderful. The tub looks beautiful. I could sing its praise all day long. It's bigger than the one I had and the quality is much better. I really like those microbubbles. My son-in-law who's had a stroke was visiting. I put him in it and he thought it was great. My husband loves that he gets in it. I feel relaxed when I get out of it. I'm very satisfied with Safe Step. If anybody would want one, I'd be glad to show them mine and talk them into it. Having two tubs, I really see a difference and I didn't think I would. I couldn't recommend it enough. Anybody that needs that tub would be very happy with it.
Hey Patti! We're so glad to hear that you and your family are happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2020
Safe Step seemed to have the most features, and it was the right thing. The people who came to install were professional. They said it would be about five hours, and it was. They took us through everything as they went along. They knew their stuff. Safe Step is a fine tub. So far, so good. It has water. It has faucets to open and close it. It has a whole bunch of features, but we haven't used them yet. We use the shower.
Hi John, thanks for letting us know that the installation went smoothly! We hope you enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2020
The sales rep was courteous and the installation was great. I'm using the tub and so far I like everything about it. It's all good.
Hi Wessell, we're glad to hear you're happy with your tub! Thank you for letting us know. Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2020
I've been suffering with back pain and sciatica and I thought the Safe Step tub would be of help. I haven't really noticed any improvement though. The other thing is they said I should use Cascade powder but I can't find it at Publix. I'm not happy that the tub takes so long to fill up ‘cause I get cold waiting for it to fill up. Other than that, the tub is very nice.
Hi Nina, thank you for your feedback! I'm sorry to hear that you're not 100% satisfied with your tub. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 to discuss any concerns or questions, and we can assist. Thanks!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2020
Our Safe Step tub is wonderful. My husband hasn't quite been able to use the jets yet because he's been going in and out of the hospital with congestive heart failure, but I have been able to use it. It relaxes me so good. We're loving it. My sister's coming over this afternoon to try it out because we're trying to convince her to get one. The guys that did the installation came in at 12:30 in the afternoon, and they were out of here before 6 o'clock in the evening. They washed the walls and the floor. I couldn't have asked for a better clean-up crew. I heard nightmare stories. I've had it before where the installers said they were gonna have it all done in one day, and it was a mess. These guys that did our Safe Step did a wonderful job. I would recommend it. I'm telling everybody about it. I'm very happy with it.
Hi Rose, thank you so much for your review! We're so glad to hear that you've been enjoying your tub, and we hope your husband can relax in it soon as well. Thanks for letting us know that the installation went smoothly, and that you recommend us. Enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2020
The Safe Step tub is a lot of money, but I like it. It's nice. I got bone to bone in my knee, and so when I get out of the tub, I'm really weak. I can hardly walk. But it really relaxes me and makes me sleep a little better. The rep I dealt with was excellent. We were from the same city. We had a lot of good memories to share, and we talked a lot about the tub. I did a lot of research on the tub before I even called him, so I knew a lot about it, and it was really good. Everything went great with the installation, but I keep calling for my shower curtain. I didn't get my shower curtain.
Hey Dan, we're so glad to hear that the tub has been helping relax you, and that the installation went smoothly! Thanks for letting us know, and for reaching out about the shower curtain. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 if you still have not received it. Thank you and enjoy!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2020
The rep couldn't have been any better. He explained everything really good. The guys during the installation was good too. They did a beautiful job. However, I need more hot water. The hot water tank that I have is too small. Other than that, I love it. The tub is wonderful. It's so many different features. I have problems with my leg and I love that massage that goes down your legs. I would highly recommend the tub. I've told my nephew's wife about it and Safe Step said if I recommend somebody to them, I could get $500.
Thanks for letting us know how your experience with us went, Nellie! Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 for any issues, questions, or concerns you may have! Thank you, and we hope you're enjoying!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020
My wife has trouble getting around. I was thinking it'd be easier for her to get in and bathe. She's having trouble bathing. Standing her up and getting her right on the shower's kind of a hazardous deal. I was doing it more or less for her sake and her ease. She didn't like taking a bath or a shower because she was fearful of falling and it’s kinda aggravating to do that. She loves our Safe Step tub. It gets her clean without having to do a lot of stuff and washing. It works out really good. She likes bathing a lot more. It's a lot easier and a lot safer. She goes in and bathes now without having to stand around and try to wash and get around and clean, which is a whole lot better.
The installers did really good. They got 100 on that thing. But they knocked a hole in the other wall. I've called them twice. They're supposed to come out and fix it, but I ain’t heard from them. I’m concerned about it. I talked to Jeff last week, and he's gonna get back and he’ll come out one day and fix it. I need to get that hole fixed in that wall.
Hi Robin, we're glad to hear that your wife is enjoying the tub, and that we were able to provide a safe bathing option for her. On the other hand, we're terribly sorry to hear about your wall. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so that we can assist with this ASAP. Thanks so much!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020
The reviews were better with Safe Step and the rep was very nice and knowledgeable. The installation was done very nicely. They were clean and on time. My husband used the tub once and he didn't think the jets were strong enough.
Thanks for the review, JoEllen! I'm sorry to hear the jets aren't to your satisfactory. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 for any concerns or questions. Thank you!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020
I have signed contract with Safe Steps Walk-in Tubs & Shower. Work order will begin soon. Hopefully the installation will begin soon or before Christmas. I am looking forward to my walk in tub. It's long overdue and I believe Safe Steps has met all my specifications and then some.
Hi Jay! We are so excited for you to experience your Safe Step tub!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020
The rep from Safe Step was nice and the team that came to install was wonderful. They were pleasant and professional. They cleaned up and got the job done. I feel better when I get out of the tub. However, it is kinda small. I was made aware of the size before I purchased it but I didn't realize it was that tight. Also, I had called them because there is a spot in the caulking where something needs to be done to it. This was over two weeks ago but I still have not heard from anyone yet. It's not a big spot but with all the money I'm paying for it, it needs to be fixed. My husband said there's a potential for leakage. We did not use the tub as told for 24 hours so it's not something that we did.
My uncle told me about tub that they had installed and how good it was. One day I was watching it on TV and that's what made me call in addition to the fact that they were offering the shower with it. I was trying to get them the referral bonus. The representative told me there was some paperwork they should have filled out. He was gonna send an email. But they are in their late 80s, early 90s so they're not good with texting and all that. I would love for them to get the referral bonus because had they not given me their input, I wouldn't have even thought about it.
Hi Roslyn, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear there are a few problems with your tub. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so that we can assist with the issues. Thank you!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020
I called the guy and I talked to him and he persuaded me. The man that I talked to, Gary, came out and he told me that he thought that the walk-in tub would help my mom's legs and back. She’s 89 years old and her legs hurts a lot. The only thing is I wish I’d known before that the tub is big and it holds a whole lot of water. When the tub was put in, I was told my mom's hot water tank wouldn't be a big enough, that she may have to get another one. The water doesn’t come out cold, but it’s not warm enough either. Still, I'm pleased with it. The installers did a good job. They did it faster than I thought they would. When they put in the Safe Step tub, it's deep, and my mom was a little scared at first, but she likes it now. She has used it four times and I like that it makes her feel better after she uses it. My daughter and my granddaughter have been helping me learn to work it good as well. It seems good.
Hey Glenna, thank you for letting us know how you're feeling about the tub. We're so glad to hear that your mom is able to bathe safely now, and that she is enjoying it. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 if you have any questions or concerns!
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2020
Getting in and out of the tub was a problem for my brother and I. The Safe Step tub was a better option for us so we went with it. Everything went good. It's great that I'm able to get the water at least up over my stomach. The only problem I had was the inspection. They told me to leave the water in the tub so they could look for leaks or anything. The inspector was supposed to come the next day but he didn’t. After about five days, I called the number that I could get hold of, and evidently, the word wasn't communicated to the inspector. I had let the water out after seven days so then they rejected it. I had to fill it back up and the inspector came back the next day. He was nice.
Hi Marilyn! Thank you so much for your review. We're sorry to hear there was some miscommunication and delay wit your inspection. If you have any more questions or concerns, please call us at 1-800-989-5101. Thank you and we hope you enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2020
The representative that came out was great and the installation went excellent. My 93-year-old mother couldn't get in and out of a tub, so she was doing showers, and those were very rare. She had need for a walk-in tub. The Safe Step tub's quality is very good, and I give her a bath with it. I like the micro bubbles and the ability to get in and out of the tub.
Thanks for your review, Darlene! We're so glad to hear that you and mother are happy with the tub! Enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2020
I am enjoying our Safe Step. The only feedback is that the shower part of it is not so kosher. For me, it’s a beautiful system except it's a little too narrow. When you're showering, whether you’re using the overhead or the handheld, too much water is going over on the counter. It spills on the counter, which consistently, you have to dry. It would be good if there could be a slope to make one part of it a little lower so the water runs back into the back. It is very good for a bath. Because of the nature of my job, I have to do more showering because I'm one of those essential workers. And that is my go-to shower room. So, for me if you're sitting and showering, it’s a little okay. But if you're standing, it’s not so okay.
We saw Safe Step and we loved everything about it. The sales representative that came out was a great guy. He could sell anything. His name was Frank. The installation was very good. The installer cleaned up. He is a young man who did all the work. He was exceptional. The orientation after it was installed was also great.
Hi Gwen, thank you for your feedback! I'm sorry to hear you're not completely satisfied with the showering portion, but we greatly appreciate your suggestions. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101. Thanks!
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2020
The sales representative was good and the place that did the work did a good job as well, but I'm having so many problems trying to get the whole product in my house at one time. I have to wait for certain parts. They didn't come out together at one time and I'm still waiting for a part they're gonna bring. It’s either they miss this or they miss that. The tub is functioning but it's incomplete done. I’m very dissatisfied.
Hi Elisha, I'm very sorry to hear that you're still waiting on certain parts. I can completely understand your frustration and dissatisfaction. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 and hopefully we can resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thanks for reaching out and letting us know!
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2020
The Safe Step tub looked like it would fit my needs. I also have a son-in-law who has bad knees and I have a granddaughter who has issues with her feet. So, we have a full family of needs. The customer service of Safe Step was very good. The rep was very personable and answered all our questions. My daughter was there with me, so what questions I didn't ask, she did and we were very satisfied. I like the fact that I can take a quick shower or lounge around and sit comfortably and have a relaxing bath. Either or, I like that very much.
Thanks for the review, Jane! We're so glad that we were able to provide you and your family a safe bathing option. Thanks for letting us know that you're happy with it, and enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2020
I had two knees and two hips replaced. I felt like I needed that therapy that a Safe Step tub would give me. The two men who put my tub in did such a great job. Everything the salesman told me they would do, they did. And I'm very pleased with it. I’m feeling better and my legs don’t hurt like they used to.
Hi Doris! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2020
We first saw Safe Step advertised on TV, and then we got a flyer in the mail. I called about it, and then a lady came out and gave us a little presentation. At first, she was a little pushy. But by the time we were over, she was helpful. Because I had some doubts about taking out that Jacuzzi tub and how it was gonna look when they came because the physical size was so much smaller than the tub that was being taken out. I was concerned because we had a window there and it was like, "We're gonna do this, that." I said, "No, this is a nice home and we're not doing that." So, I said, "No, just forget it." Then she said, "Let me talk to our installer and see what we can do."
I really wanted the tub because of my husband mainly, and then I've used it since it's been installed. Then, the lady who was that salesperson thanked me and sent a thank you card. The installers were super. They sent the wrong stuff though. So, we waited. They said four to six weeks. It was closer to seven weeks before they got here. Then, when the fellas got the tub and started to put on the fixtures, they sent for a shower instead of for a tub.
So then, it's a week and a half later. They finally got the fixtures that are just for the tub. Lo and behold, he said they were oil rubbed bronze, but they're a lot lighter. It's not like chrome, that would be an obvious difference, but it does not match like it did. But by that point, I was like, "This is what we've gotten." So, that disappointed me. Because the color of the shower stuff was the exact color to match what we had.
They were also supposed to ship it to my house 'cause he was doing another job about 60 miles away, and when he finished that, he could come and put the fixtures in. But, they didn't. They shipped to his house, which is a five and a half-hour drive from where we are. So we had to wait till the following week to get that put in. Also, the tub's a little bit narrow to get in and out of. We're not tiny, but we're not big people. It's okay for us, but even my husband has a little hard time with the narrowness. But it's great 'cause it saves water.
Hi Sabrina, thank you so much for your review, and thank you for being so patient with us. I can understand your frustration, and I hope we resolved the issues. Please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 if anything changes. We hope your husband and you enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020
I like the Safe Step tub because I got arthritis. I can't wash my feet. I can sit in there and it's washing it for me. The jets are nice too. The people that installed it had done a real good job. They came twice 'cause they didn't have all the stuff they needed. But they came back and finished it up and it looks really good.
Hi George, we're glad to hear you're happy with your tub! Thank you for letting us know. Enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2020
The sales rep of Safe Step was very knowledgeable, very thorough and very friendly. He spent a lot of time going over all of the pluses and minuses of owning a walk-in tub and went through the entire process with us. Regarding the installation team, I barely knew they were here. They were in and out in five and a half hours. Very little noise. If they made any mess, they cleaned it up right away. They went through a demonstration at the end of the day to show me how everything worked and when they were finished, the tub looked like it had been built into the house. I like the whole thing, myself. I use it almost every day. I like the microbubbles. I have a skin condition, sometimes it flares up and that seems to be helping it.
Hey Bob! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your tub, and that the installation process went smoothly. Thanks so much for letting us know, and enjoy!
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2020
The sales rep of Safe Step was very knowledgeable, spent a lot of time explaining it and if there were any questions, she was there. She was very knowledgeable about the product. The installation team, as far as installing the tub, was great. The electrician and the people that removed the tub were good too, with the exception of they were supposed to take the old tub away. They asked me if they could put a few pieces into the trash container and they cut the tub up and put the whole tub in there, which I wasn't too happy about. But my aunt loves the tub. She's very happy with it. However, we found out later on that the 40 gallons just wasn't enough. By the time it's filled up because she's on a well, the water was cool. So she's having one of those Instant Heaters put in and replace it with the 40-gallon tank.
Hi Raymond, thank you for letting us know how your aunt is enjoying the tub! If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 1-800-989-5101 so we're able to assist. Thanks!
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