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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: December 23rd, 2024

Originally founded as the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company in 1875, the company adopted the name American Standard in 1967 and has grown to provide its innovative kitchen and bath products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company offers hundreds of walk-in tub variations according to type, features, material, size, and price, and, as the manufacturer of the tubs (not just a distributor), it manages warranty terms and details with customers directly. In addition to walk-in tubs, American Standard manufactures faucets, sinks, toilets, traditional tubs, and showers, many of which are designed with environmental sustainability in mind. With over 140 years of experience manufacturing high-quality products and serving customers, American Standard has become a trusted brand in the industry. 

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The Good

  • Filtered Product Search 
  • Warranty and Login Access 
  • Industry Experience
  • Safety and Therapeutic Features
  • Showroom and Retail Availability 
  • Simple Process

Filtered Product Search

Prospective customers can search the company's vast inventory using a number of filters: 

  • Color/Finish (biscuit, linen, white, brushed metal, black, etc.)
  • Type (air bath, bathtub, combo massage, whirlpool)
  • Features (built-in grab bar, chromatherapy, minute drain, quick drain) 
  • Material (acrylic, gel coat) 
  • Price (can set the maximum price to $2,240-$11,200) 
  • Length (48", 51", 52", 60")
  • Width (28", 30", 32", 48")
  • Where to Buy (showroom, retail, online, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards) 

Warranty and Login Access  

American Standard’s walk-in tubs come with a lifetime warranty on each door seal and other components are covered for varying lengths. Customers can register for and manage warranties on the site or sign up for an account during the shopping process. By simply logging in with Facebook or Google, American Standard members can save their favorite products to a personal wish list to access later and add their favorite dealers to their profiles as a quick reference. Members can also access installation instructions, product specifications, repair part sheets, promotions, contests, and product newsletters. 

Industry Experience 

American Standard has been in business for over 140 years. During this time, the company has gained valuable industry experience and expertise in addition to maintaining a tradition of quality, innovation, and, more recently, sustainability. 

Safety and Therapeutic Features

The company’s walk-in tubs include a variety of safety and functionality benefits to fit the needs of people with limited mobility, including the following:

  • RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy System with 44 air and water jets
  • Targeted back, leg, wrist, and foot massaging jets
  • One-touch control jet system
  • Exclusive Quick Drain Water Removal System
  • 7-color chromatherapy
  • Built-in aromatherapy
  • Ease of Use commendation from the Arthritis Foundation
  • Ultra-low threshold and wide door for easy entry and exit
  • Patented leak-free door system
  • Outward opening door models available with wider doors designed for easier transfer from a wheelchair
  • Hand-held shower wand
  • Durable grab bars inside the tub and an ADA-compliant chair-height built-in seat
  • Slip-resistant textured floor surface
  • Simple touch controls to activate hydrotherapy, Quick Drain, and more
  • Premium solid brass fixtures and faucets
  • Self-cleaning sanitary ozone system
  • Automatic Water Purging System 

To ensure customers know which of the above features come with each model, the company website lists detailed specifications for each model, including measurements, warranty details, and customizable component options such as drain configuration, color, and additional safety, comfort, and luxury features. 

Showroom and Retail Availability 

American Standard walk-in tubs are available for seeing in person at showrooms throughout the country. This allows potential customers to see and touch different tub models and also to talk to design professionals and experts prior to making a purchase or even getting an in-home installation quote. Tubs can be purchased from showrooms, retailers, wholesalers, and online retailers. 

Simple Process

American Standard’s general process for purchasing a walk-in tub is simple. First, interested individuals schedule an appointment with one of the company’s representatives. An in-home visit allows American Standard to hear the potential customer's needs, assess his or her bathroom’s current design layout, and provide a free estimate for the complete purchase and installation of a walk-in tub. Next, American Standard’s team coordinates a full installation of the customer’s new walk-in tub, as well as remove the old bathtub and any debris from the installation. Once installation is complete, the customer receives instructions on how to operate his or her new tub with one of the company’s specialists.

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The Bad

  • Returns and Refund Fees

Returns and Refund Fees

American Standard has a fairly typical return and refund policy. However, there are a few things we believe customers should be aware of before they finalize their purchase. 

First thing is that American Standard accepts returns for merchandise purchased at Americanstandard-us.com for up to 30 days after the date of purchase. 

Secondly, all sales on clearance items are final, nonexchangeable, and nonrefundable.

Thirdly, original shipping fees are non-refundable. In fact, the flat shipping rate of $6.99 per order to return products will be deducted from the total refund amount. An additional fee of $20 per order will be deducted from the refund amount for returns shipped from Alaska and Hawaii.

If you are returning a bathtub, there is a freight fee of $100 per item (deducted from the refund amount). For Alaska and Hawaii, the freight fee goes up to $150 per item (deducted from the refund amount).

Additionally, there is a freight fee of $40 per item for toilet returns (deducted from the refund amount). That freight fee increases to $65 per item for residents of Alaska and Hawaii. 

Again, these are fairly typical throughout the industry, but it is something to keep in mind before hitting the buy button. 

 

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The Bottom Line

The American Standard goal is to help customers feel independent and safe in the comfort of their own homes and the company does that and more by making the tub-buying process as easy as possible. With a huge inventory of its own manufacturing, a host of safety features and hydrotherapy options, filtered search navigation, member-login warranty management, and installation, American Standard is undoubtedly among the top competitors in the industry. 

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Richard

Scheduled to install 5/6. On 5/6 the installer called to reschedule for Friday 5/10 due to one of his crew being sick. They arrived at 10am on Friday and worked until 8pm. They said it would try to finish in one day since it was a three-hour drive home. At 8 PM the shower was not finished. They also damaged the corned of a wall next to the shower. Also, we were told that the wrong door had been ordered. After not hearing from anyone since Friday. I called and spoke to Kristen who said the door was on order and that the installer would call once they received the new door. Today is the 16th and I have no idea when the shower will be finished.

11 months ago

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Thank you for reaching out to us, Richard. We'd like to look into this for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help.

May. 31st, 2024

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Sandra Billings

On may 1 we were scheduled to have a shower install. The technician and salesman were both top notch to this point. Installer was prompt and quickly removed my old shower tub unit. Unexpectedly there were two pipes in 1/2 inch “in the way’ out of pocket expense to obtain a local plumber to move pipes in a rural area was left to the homeowners responsibility . The management whom we reached out to were less than eager to engage as initially we were told we would have a return call that day to no avail. This employee left work without a thought of contacting back as we were promised. An email I have been told was sent out to many members of management only to be contacted the following day by the installation manager whom condescendingly began the conversation. By Asking what could he do for me. At this point I still have no shower and care NEvER to make such a mistake dealing with this company ever again.

11 months ago

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Sandra. Know that we take this situation seriously, and we'd like to look into this further for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help.

May. 31st, 2024

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Breeze Chanti

My transaction with American Standard has been the WORST experience ever with working with a contractor to renovate my house, I bought the American Standard shower install package in January, 2024. The shower install was completed in two days (February 20, 2024). The install was fraught with problems: first and foremost, when I tested the shower, it did not work. Instead the water flooded behind the wall housing the fixtures and leaked through the bathroom floor and flooded the crawl space under the house. I called American Standard immediately the next day (their office was closed the day of the flooding) and asked to talk with a supervisor to discuss the situation and what I wanted done. I got no call back. Instead , American Standard sent out the sub-contractor whose work was already sub-standard to "fix" the problem. The crew fixed the plumbing , took off the wet insulation in the crawl space and wanted to replace new insulation into the crawlspace ! Basically, get the job done fast and move on. I had wanted American Standard to deconstruct their bad job so that the flooring that had gotten flooded under the shower pan could completely dry out in order to ensure that mold would not grow in the area. I never got the opportunity to make this approach known because no-one in authority from American Standard responded to my request for a discussion about how to remediate the flooding. On March 14, 2024 , I finally got a response from a supervisor. Other problems I experienced were American Standard shorting me the shower grab bar that I had ordered, caulking residue left on my bathroom ceiling requiring me to do further sanding and painting and a sloppy caulking job in the shower itself. We talked by phone. The supervisor agreed that American Standard would pay for a water damage remediation company to work on the flooding problem. In the meantime, I did my best to place heaters and fans in my bathroom and under the house to dry out the floor (hopefully). I texted this supervisor and also wrote him an e-mail detailing what I would like to see done. No response. I called American Standard again last week requesting a phone call with a supervisor to discuss my experience and compensation for all the work I did to remediate the situation, the extra heating bill, the missing shower grab bar, and the extra work associated with a sloppy caulking job. I was told that a warranty service supervisor or a regional manager would get back to me. That was 7 days ago and no response. My conclusion is that American Standard does not stand by their work nor do they respond to customer concerns. The culture of the company seems to be: "Ignore the consumer and eventually the concern will disappear". American Standard promises "delivering a 5-star experience that will leave you happy for years". I spent alot of money for this shower install- the final result was a bad value that resulted in much worry over possible damage to my house,

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Breeze. We're sorry to hear about your experience, and we want you to know that it's something we take seriously. We'd like to look into this further for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help.

May. 31st, 2024

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David

Went with American Std even though higher price for lesser product because they were only ones to promise glass door installation. Long story short they subbed it out. Took several weeks later. Salesman meanwhile got fired. Installed smaller liner than promised. All in all don’t go with these shysters

9 months ago

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Reply from American Standard

We are very sorry to hear about this negative experience, David. If there is anything we can do to help at this point, please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183

Jul. 3rd, 2024

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Ray Adams

The product was poorly and improperly installed. We have been fightinh with the salespeople and an American Standard representative to get these problems resolved since January. It is now May 1st with nothing being done to remedy the situation.

11 months ago

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Ray. We want you to know that this is something we take seriously, and we'd like to look into this for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help.

May. 31st, 2024

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Phyllis

Shower doors are not installed correctly, larger crack left in adjacent wall, missing 2 trays from shower, need additional bar near seat for the shower attachment. Been waiting for 6+ weeks. Please help.

11 months ago

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Phyllis. We'd like to look into this for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help!

May. 31st, 2024

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Brian

Horrible Customer Service! Took 5 months to correct a defective shower pan!

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Brian. We'd like to look into this for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help.

May. 31st, 2024

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Perry

They tore hole in sheetrock never fixed ir

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Thank you for reaching out to us, Perry. We take this feedback seriously and would like to look into this for you. Please reach out to our Customer Care Team at 855-225-2183 (select #2) so that we can help!

May. 17th, 2024

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BULL RIVERS

Bought a tub a few years ago and it broke faaaaast, sorry but I will never ever buy American Standard again, by the way, they didn’t want to grant the warranty either.

1 year ago

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UgoCO2Free Washington, DC

Replacement parts of a poorly designed toilet bowl, turned into a long back and forth!

7 years ago

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