- Installation. If not installed properly, the installation process for a walk-in tub could be a con. ...
- Water Usage. Walk-in tubs hold more water than traditional bathtubs. ...
- Cost. The costs of a walk-in tub can be higher than the price of a typical bathtub.
How quickly does a walk in tub drain?
Con: Time to Fill and Drain Even with rapid fill and rapid drain features, walk-in tubs can average around eight minutes to fill or drain, leaving a significant amount of time where much of the body is exposed to air and can become chilled. One possible way to reduce chilling is to purchase a model with a heated seat.