I returned this product - it heats up - that's one good thing but the whirlpool feature is VERY loud and doesn't seem to do much either.
Perhaps if I watched TV while using it, but I don't watch TV at all.

It can maintain water temperature OR it can heat the water. The vibration and the water jets are both strong enough to make me feel like it's actually DOING something. This is the third foot spa I've tried in the last two months (I've taken the others back) and it's the ONLY one that lived up to expectations. I like the pedicure attachment though I can see how it might be awkward for some. The only cons I can think of is it's heavier and louder than most. I'm guessing it has to be in order to do the job right. This is THE foot spa.

I have not tried a home foot spa before, so I can't compare them, but I am quite satisfied with this unit. It keeps the water nice and hot, and the jets on my toes are heavenly. The "pedicure center" with changeable attachments is pretty silly. The spa is a little bit on the loud side, as the first reviewer stated, but I just turn up the TV. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product and am happy with my purchase.

I looked for several weeks. None of the others offer the ability to actually heat the water, believe it or not. Most Reviews of the other units complain about loss of heat very quickly. This one gets good and hot, too! Massage attachments on any of these are a bit useless, in my opinion -- I'd prefer a handheld unit for that because it's awkward to reach any parts of the foot where the attachment point is located (the little round thing in the middle). And the options fall off too easily. But the real work-horse part -- the foot bath, bubbler, water-jet massage, and the heater -- works great! Highly-recommended over units costing as high as $200, elsewhere. Look for other deals at Amazon to see if this unit is offered with free extras (sometimes it is). Let's face it, these bubblers make some noise. Just turn the TV up. It's not that bad. Easy to clean. Seems very rugged in build quality. This one -- like most of them -- cautions you against standing up in the unit because they are not designed to support your full body weight. I bought this to help heal bruised tendons in the bottoms of my feet (too many remodeling chores). And I feel much better after using it.