The Walk-In Tub Company Review

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American Standard’s Official Canadian Distributor & Installers

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The WalkIn Tub Company Review

The Walk-In Tub Company (TWTC) is the only and officially American Standard distributor in Canada. Everyone should have access to quality walk-in tubs and with The Walk-In Tub Company (TWTC), access to quality walk-in tubs has never been better! Driven by an aspiration to improve the quality of life for clients, The Walk-In Tub Company has developed a product list of quality walk-in tubs offering an accessible, secure method for users to bathe.

The Walk-In Tub Company is a Canada-based company that specializes in the provision of assisted living aids like walk-in tubs, safety bars, bidet seats and handrails. The Walk-In Tub Company is also an exclusive distributor and authorized installer of the ComfortSeries walk-in bathtubs produced by American Standard.

The Walk-In Tub company is a company that is focused on ensuring a safe, healthy bathing experience for customers while simultaneously exceeding their expectations at every turn! Their Canada team is made up of professional agents, qualified ageing-in-place specialists, and trained professional installers who ensure that every customer receives quality service.

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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, American Standard is a Canadian company with a 150-year history. They collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including consumers, seniors, healthcare experts, builders, architects, and facility managers. They specialize in manufacturing and installing customized walk-in tubs to meet the unique needs of their clients.

  • Age Safe Canada certified
  • Certified Aging In Place Specialists
  • uL, CSA, ETL certifications and audited each year
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Over 140 years of providing engineering excellence and experience, Kohler has built up a history of offering only the highest quality walk-in tubs that rival competition in form, function, and style. Not available everywhere in Canada.

Best For DIY

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Home Depot offers several walk-in tubs from different manufacturers. If you are looking for cheaper walk-in tub options, Home Depot is a good place to start. Keep in mind, you will need your own contractors and installers or be a good DIYer.

3.8/5

Products

The Walk-In Tub Company only offers The Comfort Series walk-in tubs produced by established walk-in tub manufacturers, American Standard. The Comfort Series contains walk-in tubs that are wheelchair accessible with either an inward opening door or an outward swinging one.

The Comfort Series Outward-Opening Walk-In Tubs

The Comfort Series contains two walk-in tub models that have an outward-opening door (SSDOD5232 and SSDOD5230). Both walk-in tub models are wheelchair accessible, and they appear to only differ in minor structural design details. They however offer the same safety and comfort features.

Key Features

Each of the outward-opening walk-in bathtubs in the Comfort Series contains standard safety and comfort features. These features include:

Safety Features

  • Patented Leak-free Door System and Seal
  • 17-inch chair-height Seat
  • A Safety Grab-Bar
  • Textured Floor Surface
  • Outward Opening Doors
  • Fully Accessible slide-in/slide-out transfer seat
  • Patient Lift Accessible
  • One-Touch Control System
  • 24-inch Safety Slidebar with hand shower clip
  • Exclusive Quick Drain Water Removal System
  • Ozone Sanitary System
  • Automatic Water Purging System
  • Fast-fill Bath Filler
  • Whirlpool and Air Jets
  • Inline Heater
  • Stainless Steel Frame Construction
  • Each tub also contain features needed for Chromatherapy and AromaTherapy

Pros

  • One-Touch system makes the walk-in bathtubs easy to program and use.
  • The walk-in bathtubs each contain a RevitaJet HydroTherapy System that is made up of 44 air and whirlpool jets for massaging various parts of the body such as feet, arms, legs and back. The RevitaJet HydroTherapy System also has a “Legs Only” feature that helps in improving circulatory conditions in the foot. This is particularly beneficial for users with arthritis and diabetes
  • Fast-fill bath filler and Quick-drain feature ensure that users don’t have to wait for long periods before the bath fills up with water or is empty of water.
  • ChromaTherapy and AromaTherapy support help to correct imbalances, treat several different conditions.
  • Inline Heater keeps the water at just the right temperature to prevent scalding
  • The walk-in bathtub floors are textured for slip resistance
  • The outward opening doors are fully wheelchair and patient lift accessible.
  • Slide-in/ Slide-out transfer seats are also present to ease transfer into and from the bathtub.
  • Grab bars serve as added safety features.
  • The Ozone sanitary system helps to keep the walk-in tub clean and free from bacteria and mildew growth.
  • Spa-like features for hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and chromotherapy are also available to ensure a luxurious and comfortable bathing experience.
  • The Leak-free door system helps to improve safety by preventing water spillage on the bathroom floor.

Cons

  • The walk-in bathtubs may be unsuitable for bathrooms with limited space as the outward-opening doors may serve as hindrances.
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The Comfort Series Inward-Opening Walk-In Bathtubs

As with their outward-opening door Comfort Series counterparts, the Comfort Series inward-opening bathtubs are also available in two models (SSD5230 and SSD4828) whose difference seems to only lie in their structural design. As their name suggests, these bathtubs have an inward-opening door.

Key Features

  • Patented Leak-free Door System and Seal
  • 17-inch chair-height Seat
  • A Safety Grab-Bar
  • Textured Floor Surface
  • Inward Opening Doors
  • Patient Lift Accessible
  • One-Touch Control System
  • 24-inch Safety Slidebar with hand shower clip
  • Exclusive Quick Drain Water Removal System
  • Ozone Sanitary System
  • Automatic Water Purging System
  • Fast-fill Bath Filler
  • Whirlpool and Air Jets
  • Inline Heater
  • Stainless Steel Frame Construction
  • Each tub also contain features needed for Chromatherapy and AromaTherapy

Pros

  • One-Touch system makes the walk-in bathtubs easy to program and use.
  • The walk-in bathtubs each contain a RevitaJet HydroTherapy System that is made up of 44 air and whirlpool jets for massaging various parts of the body such as feet, arms, legs and back. The RevitaJet HydroTherapy System also has a “Legs Only” feature that helps in improving circulatory conditions in the foot. This is particularly beneficial for users with arthritis and diabetes
  • Fast-fill bath filler and Quick-drain feature ensure that users don’t have to wait for long periods before the bath fills up with water or is empty of water.
  • ChromaTherapy and AromaTherapy support help to correct imbalances, treat several different conditions.
  • Inline Heater keeps the water at just the right temperature to prevent scalding
  • The walk-in bathtub floors are textured for slip resistance
  • The inward-opening doors make the bathtub perfect for bathrooms with limited space.
  • Grab bars serve as added safety features.
  • The Ozone sanitary system helps to keep the walk-in tub clean and free from bacteria and mildew growth.
  • Spa-like features for hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and chromotherapy are also available to ensure a luxurious and comfortable bathing experience.
  • The Leak-free door system helps to improve safety by preventing water spillage on the bathroom floor.

Cons

  • The inward opening doors limit space in the bathtub and make movement inside it a bit uncomfortable.
  • Slide-in/ Slide-out transfer seats are not available with the inward opening bathtubs

Costs

The prices for the walk-in tubs offered by the Walk-In Tub Company are not available online. However, you can call to make enquiries. They have several payment plans and each tub is backed up by a warranty. The Walk-In Tub company also has mobile showrooms available. Although The Walk-In Tub Company is somewhat limited in terms of variety, they do have a product catalogue that features their revolutionary inward & outward opening walk-in tub designs which help them ensure and promote users’ safety and comfort.
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Seniors Bulletin Rating
4.6/5

Takeaways

  • Free installation estimate
  • You can also request a mobile showroom visit.
  • Quality and Dependability
  • Product Warranty on purchases
  • Walk-In tub installation by certified professionals.
  • Despite being a distributor, TWTC only offers one walk-in tub option.
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