A Buyer’s Guide to Whirlpool Baths

When it comes to adding a popular feature to your bathroom, whirlpool bathtubs are an attractive option that offer personal comfort and buyer appeal, in the event you are considering selling your home. The size of your bathroom can dictate the size of the whirlpool baths you are able to install, but there are three basic types of whirlpool tub models that dominate the market. It helps to understand the difference in whirlpool baths to use as a guide, when you are ready to buy one.

When you are considering the best whirlpool baths to install, it can depend on whether you have children or an elderly adult with blood pressure issues or strong medications. Another factor might be the size of your bathroom because some people will consider corner garden tubs, two person whirlpool bathtubs or even a single jetted whirlpool bath that fits in a standard bathtub opening, but features a jetted tub feature for a relaxing massage.

Thermal Air Whirlpool Baths:

Thermal air whirlpool bathtubs operate by distributing heated air bubbles, which are controlled by a thermostat. You control how hot or warm the air bubbles will be and you can also control how active the bubbles are by changing the speeds. These are comfortable massaging bathtubs that are safe for the elderly or for younger children because the force is not as high pressure as the pumped hydrotherapy models of whirlpool baths.

Hydrotherapy Whirlpool Baths:

Hydrotherapy whirlpool baths are probably some of the most popular and are considered the traditional jetted bathtubs that use a pump to send the water through strategically placed jets in the tub walls, typically 6 to 8 jets. These are relaxing to sore muscles because the water pressure coming through the jets offers a massaging action through the water jets. These whirlpool baths aren’t recommended for young children or the elderly, however, because the force of the jets can make it hard to maintain proper balance, while in the water. They are great for relaxing muscles, relieving stress and tension and lowering blood pressure, however.

Combination Thermal Air Hydrotherapy Baths:

Offering the best of both worlds, the combination thermal air hydrotherapy whirlpool bathtubs offer either function or both, which makes it easier for you to control the type of bathing to be done by young children and the pressure of the jets can be lessened by using the thermal air bubbles instead. These whirlpool bathtubs are a little more expensive because you have the combination of motors and pumps to give you a wider option of the amount of massaging you get, whether you prefer jetted or the softer massage of thermal air bubbles.

When you are deciding on the best whirlpool bathtubs for your bath, it helps to measure your opening, and see what models you have to choose from. If you have a large bathroom, you might be able get a larger whirlpool bathtub that has enough room to accommodate two people. On the other hand, you can easily find single whirlpool bathtubs that will fit in a standard bathtub opening and they make a great bathroom enhancement that adds personal comfort and buyer appeal when it comes to resale time.