It’s time to shop for a new bathtub, but where should you start? Although there are many different types of jetted tubs on the market, let’s compare the two most popular: air tubs and whirlpool tubs.

Both bathtubs provide jet massages, but the key difference is how the jets operate. Simply put, an air tub releases jets of air while a whirlpool shoots jets of water.

 

Below, we elaborate on how each jet works and the benefits they provide. Keep reading to discover which bathtub is right for you.

As the name suggests, an air bath uses jets of air to deliver a full-body massage experience. Warm air is pushed through a staggered air jet design, creating thousands of tiny, invigorating bubbles that surround your body to give you a sensation of weightlessness.

 

As the name suggests, an air bath uses jets of air to deliver a full-body massage experience. Warm air is pushed through a staggered air jet design, creating thousands of tiny, invigorating bubbles that surround your body to give you a sensation of weightlessness.

 

The random motion of bubbles traveling along your body to the surface helps center your mind and stimulate the release of muscle tension. For a truly customized bathing experience, adjust the airflow intensity from a soothing caress to a vigorous massage. Treat yourself to a relaxing bath in an air tub after a long day to feel refreshed and reinvigorated.

Unlike an air tub, a whirlpool bath shoots jets of water to provide a targeted, powerful hydro-massage. Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to relieve and treat pain, as well as offer therapeutic relaxation to create a spa-like experience.

 

In fact, similar to a deep-tissue massage, hydrotherapy can help increase blood flow and treat a variety of ailments. In some baths, you can adjust for directional positioning and massage intensity to target individual stress points along the body. This helps bathers release tension and soothe muscle soreness.

 

Using hydrotherapy to support healing and wellness, whirlpool baths offer a convenient solution for unwinding and relaxing at home.

If you’re still having trouble deciding whether an air tub or whirlpool bath is best for you, consider a combination tub such as the KOHLER® walk-in bath. It offers much more than a basic soak, featuring two hydrotherapy components—hydrotherapy whirlpool jets and BubbleMassage™ air jets—that provide relief and relaxation, either individually or combined.

Delivering a powerful, targeted massage, KOHLER whirlpool hydrotherapy jets are ideal for unwinding, relaxing, and revitalizing. The 10 strategically placed jets adjust for precise positioning and massage intensity to help alleviate tension and soreness in your back, legs, and feet.

This BubbleMassage air bath technology, patented by Kohler, uses a pump to blow air through air jets strategically positioned 360 degrees around the interior of the bath. This creates thousands of champagne-like bubbles that wrap your body in an energizing embrace. Plus, it features a range of intensity settings to deliver a rejuvenating massage with just the right amount of pressure.

The KOHLER walk-in bath combines soothing water jets and invigorating air bubbles for a spa-like soak in the comfort of your own home. Whether used together or independently, these features create a relaxing, personalized experience tailored to your needs.

 

With a Reveal by KOHLER remodel, you’ll enjoy a fast, professional installation handled by experienced experts who respect your home and your schedule. From start to finish, our team ensures everything is upgraded efficiently and properly, so you can start enjoying your new bath as soon as possible.