Waiting for a walk-in tub to fill and drain?
Straight talk about the one real downside, from Love Your Bath, walk-in tubs in Jacksonville, FL.
You want a safer bath, but you have read that you sit in the tub while it fills and drains. That sounds like a cold wait, and you are not sure a walk-in tub is right for your Jacksonville home.
Yes, you do step in before the water starts, and you stay seated until it drains out. That is how the door seals tight and keeps the floor dry. You are not standing around wet and shivering. The seat is warm, and the fill time is a few minutes with a fast-fill faucet. Most people bring a book or just relax.
What changes the wait time is the model. Some tubs fill and drain twice as fast as others. A larger tub with more jets takes longer. The right question is not whether you wait, but how long.
This week, think about how you bathe today. If you take long soaks, a walk-in tub makes sense. If you only shower, a walk-in shower with a seat may feel more natural. Love Your Bath will send a designer to your Jacksonville home at no charge. They will listen, show you options, and tell you honestly which one fits your routine.
After the job is done, you walk into a warm bath without climbing. You soak as long as you like. You stand up safely and step out onto a dry floor. The wait becomes part of the ritual, not a problem.
What people in Jacksonville say
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"randy and kyle were very curtious and pleasant. they got right to work (on a bigger job than expected). excellant workmanship, and attention to detail. they made sure my husband and i were completely satisfied and happy with results. they left the bathroom and work area totally cleaned up. now i do love my bath!!! laiuren and joseph fasano"
"We wanted to change out our bathtub and opted to redo the tub, fixtures and wall. We were told that there was a few months wait (possibly). To our surprise they called us sooner and said they were available to do it sooner. Tyler and Kevin (and crew) came in the morning and were done by mid-afternoon. They were fast, efficient, and personable. The finished product looked great! We are very pleased with the work."
Other things people in Jacksonville ask
how much does a walk-in tub cost installed
The price depends on the tub size, the features you pick (seat, jets, quick drain, grab bars) and what the bathroom needs to fit it. We do not quote off a brochure. A designer measures your bathroom at home and gives you a free, written quote with your options, so you know the full installed price before you decide.
will medicare pay for a walk-in tub
Original Medicare generally does not pay for walk-in tubs or bathroom remodels, because they are not counted as medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer extra home safety benefits, so call your plan and ask what it covers. We will not promise coverage, but we will give you a written quote you can take to your plan, and we can talk about financing at the design visit.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in tubs in Jacksonville and the area around it.