If your bathroom has a Jacuzzi, you either love it or you hate it. If you don’t find soaking in the tub enjoyable, prefer to shower, or would like to take advantage of all the space it consumes, you might be thinking about removing it. You’re not alone — this once luxurious bathroom trend is no longer very popular.

Not that many years ago, Jacuzzis were all the rage. Everyone wanted to have one. They were invented in the 1970s by Roy Jacuzzi, combining filtration systems, water jets, and heated water to deliver a spa-like experience in the home. Their initial popularity makes sense. Who wouldn’t want to have the latest and greatest technology in their bathroom for such an invigorating and relaxing way to unwind?

Over the years though, Jacuzzi tubs began to fall out of favor. They’re not so new and exciting anymore. Potential home buyers may even see them as a downside as they think about how much space the tub is consuming (and all the ways they would rather put that space to good use). Jacuzzi tubs can also be difficult to clean, and those jets are notorious for harboring bacteria. Plus, when you think about your utility bills and how much water the Jacuzzi will consume, it can become even less appealing. Even a standard sized bathtub often uses more water than a shower. However, while there may be a lot of reasons why you want to remove that Jacuzzi tub, there are a few essential things to consider before you bite the bullet and do so. They may just change your mind about whether it’s really worth it to pull out the tub.

The idea of a Jacuzzi-free bathroom may be very appealing. You might even have a vision for how you’d like to better use the space once that large and clunky tub is removed. However, it is essential to consider some of the downsides of removing the tub. For one thing, this is not going to be a simple DIY project. You not only have to worry about plumbing connections, but Jacuzzis also require electricity, so you’ll also have to deal with all the wiring. The tubs themselves are heavy and are often built-in, adding on a whole new layer of challenges.

Beyond being a time-consuming project, you shouldn’t overlook the costs associated with removal. These go far beyond paying for the physical labor to have it taken out. You’ll also have to consider what you’ll have to pay to convert the newly open space into something usable. Will you be adding a new tub? Is removing the tub going to spur a full bathroom remodel that might not be worth the financial investment?

You may be thinking about removing the Jacuzzi to make your home more appealing to potential buyers in the future. However, you should assess whether doing so is really going to be a worthwhile move for your bottom line. Speak to a realtor about how much the renovation will increase your home’s value, and weigh that against the removal costs to determine whether you’ll get a good ROI.

Even if you’ve decided that the removal costs and the time are worth it, there are some other problems that could arise. You could inadvertently cause damage to the walls or floor around the tub, causing your total costs to increase. Even if you’re able to break apart the tile surround and other materials to make it easier to get it out the door, the tub itself is one solid piece — one solid and heavy piece, to be precise. You’ll need help getting it out of the bathroom, but it is still going to be awkward and difficult to maneuver, which may increase the likelihood of someone getting hurt.

Removing something from a bathroom always has the potential for surprises. And, unfortunately, these are generally not good surprises. After you pull the tub out, you’ll likely discover that the flooring doesn’t extend beneath where it was. This means that you’ll have to budget for a new bathroom floor, unless you want to have a mismatched look and only cover up where the Jacuzzi was.

A lack of flooring could be the least of your concerns, however, if you discover mold on the subfloor or walls around where the tub was. Mold remediation is expensive — potentially costing $1,000 or more even for that small space. With the health threats that mold poses, it isn’t something you’ll have the option to put off, either.