The chances of water leaking out from a walk-in bathtub are less as the tubs door is lined with sealing edges. This prevents water to flow out and instead remain within the tub as long as the door is closed. The tubs are fitted with air-tight doors so that it is not possible for water to leak through them. Users have to insist on lifetime warranty

The walk-in bathtub has to be fully drained before the door can be opened and it can be filled up only after the user enters it. A major drawback is that the user might not be able to get the exact desired temperature. In case the user gets stranded inside the walk-in bathtub for some reason, it may not be easy to retrieve the person as the walls a