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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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Gary

Install schedule as stated. Mistakes on few items and very disappointed with very slippery shower pan. Only offer to correct by installing traction strips. Shower rod installed in incorrect height. Grab bar installed on wall where it would block shower door install in the future. Only resolve offer $50 credit for curtain rod. No consideration for shower pan. If they don’t do install of shower doors when ready, will void lifetime guarantee of walls. This also would leave calking of grab bar holes. Very dissatisfied overall companies resolution of there errors at our cost. Would never recommend them to anyone, Had walk-in shower done in prior home with no problems in conversion with them.

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Thank you for reaching out to us, Gary. 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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Tyrone

We bought a shower from them and was shorted some parts. The first ones came in ok but the other parts just came in the second week in may. We had a heavy leak 2 weeks after installation leaking out 3 gallons of water and it took 2-1/2 weeks to gat someone to come fix it. We finally got the shelves but won’t be installed until next Thursday. Customer service would not give you information on the parts and even two were rude on the phone.

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Thank you for reaching out to us, Tyrone. We'd like to look into this further for you and want you to know that we take your feedback seriously. 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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Linda

Installers could not install the shower chair on the left wall due to the pocket door located in that wall. Had to place the chair on the back wall facing forward. Would have to sit sideways to use which is awkward due to slanted seat. Also when commode was installed no seal was placed around bottom.

11 months ago

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Linda. 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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Aileen Renee Chivers

There were some issues with the installation. Once the installers arrived, they discovered that the drain needed to be moved, which involved cutting concrete, and the pipes also needed to be moved, both of which the salesman assured us would not happen. Of course, he also did not open the access panel to view the pipes and/or drain. When this issue was discovered, we were charged an additional $1,350.00 on top of what was already paid. As this was not the installers fault, nor ours, perhaps this extra payment should have been paid by the sales rep who made the error in the first place. We also did not receive the correct shower doors, and had to wait four days for one of the correct doors to arrive. The salesman also said there would be towel bars on both doors, and there is only a towel bar on the outer door. We told the installers that one shower door would suffice, even though it's not what we ordered. Perhaps your sales reps should have an installation background and review the situation prior to promising things to clients. The installers were located approximately three and a half hours away, which made it very difficult for them. However, we were VERY satisfied with their knowledge of the installation and the quality of their work. In the future, I am not sure whether or not I would recommend this company to anyone, although I personally would hire the installers for other work, and would recommend them to others.

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Aileen. We take this feedback seriously and would 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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Mathias Muenz

Signed contract for w/in shower. AS promised to inform us if permit is required or not. I have not heard from AS since.

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Thank you for reaching out to us, Mathias. 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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James

The Handicap shower we had installed is not the quality product we expected. The doors are flimsy, shower floor pan has some give to it causing it to NOT feel solid. Installers did not secure the covers on handrail.

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, James. 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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Francis

The project was completed with issues and I'm still awaiting resolution.

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Reply from American Standard

Thank you for reaching out to us, Francis. 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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