Clearance walk-in tubs and warehouse tubs are real Ella's Bubbles walk-in tubs, fully functional in nearly every case, that carry a minor cosmetic imperfection in the acrylic, a small scratch, or a blemish that keeps them out of regular stock. They are listed individually by serial number on the clearance page at ellasbubbles.com/walk-in-tub/clearance-sale-discount/, each with its own description, photos, and often a short video showing the unit and the flaw. Because every listing is a specific physical tub, the terms are different from a made-to-order purchase: the tub is sold as it is, its listed terms are final, and it goes to the first customer who pays for it.

Why a Tub Ends Up on Clearance

• A cosmetic imperfection in the acrylic surface, such as a mark on the deck, or a slight alignment difference between the door and the shell that does not affect performance.
• Leftover or overstock units, including occasional off-white shells when the standard color is white.
• Units built to a configuration or drain side that did not match an order.
• Returned or display units that have been inspected and tested.

Read each listing carefully and watch its video. The description states exactly what is different about that tub, and in most cases the tub is in perfect working order.

What Is Final About a Clearance Purchase

1. Sold as described. A clearance tub comes exactly as the listing states and cannot be modified. A jetted unit cannot be sold as a soaker, options such as a heated seat cannot be added, and the drain side cannot be changed.
2. Final terms. The clearance listing is already the reduced offer and cannot be reduced further. Clearance walk-in tubs are also excluded from the Lowest Price Match Guarantee in the Terms of Use.
3. First come, first served. A listing stays available only until someone pays for it. The team can reserve a unit by collecting payment, but cannot hold it on a promise.
4. Installation is separate. The clearance reduction applies to the tub only; it does not lower what an installer charges. See what installation involves.

Warranty on Clearance Tubs

Warranty terms for clearance tubs are listed on each individual listing and can differ from tub to tub and from the standard Lifetime Limited Warranty. For example, some listings show a limited parts warranty of a stated number of years, and some warehouse-sale items carry no warranty. Always check the warranty line on the specific serial number you are considering before you pay, and keep a copy of the listing with your invoice. Lifetime technical support by phone and live video comes with every Ella tub regardless of the warranty line.

The Handyman Special

Occasionally the clearance page includes a unit labeled as a handyman special. This is a tub with a minor door leak caused by a manufacturing defect. It is heavily reduced, sold as-is, and the door leak cannot be repaired or covered under warranty. It suits a walk-in shower installation or another use where a watertight door is not required. If you need a tub that holds water, choose one of the other clearance units, which are in working condition.

How to Buy a Clearance Tub

1. Open the listing and note the serial number, drain side, therapy package, and the stated imperfection and warranty.
2. Confirm the size fits your space using the specification sheet for that model, and check the door side against your house drain with the left or right hand guide.
3. Contact your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 with the serial number to confirm the unit is still available.
4. Pay to reserve it. Clearance tubs ship by freight like any other tub, and shipping is confirmed for your address as part of the order; ask the team if you would prefer to collect the unit in Chicago.

This video shows the quality control every tub passes through at the Chicago warehouse: each unit is unboxed and inspected, assembled to order, leak-tested with the pumps run and the doors and latches checked, cleaned, labeled, and then wrapped, crated and matched against its paperwork before shipping. Clearance units go through the same inspection, which is how the team knows and documents exactly what is different about each one. When yours arrives, follow the delivery inspection checklist and compare the tub against its listing before signing.

Common Questions

Have a question about a specific listing? Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support with the serial number or call (800) 480-6850 and the team will help.