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Ok, I will admit that I was somewhat skeptical when my better half asked me to install a bidet toilet seat in our master bath. We did some shopping around and picked this one because of American Standards great reputation and the reviews were positive. Well, it’s in and fully operational and it’s much better that what I had expected. The assembly came very well packaged in less than a week after ordering. The installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. Be advised that this bidet req... Read More

Ok, I will admit that I was somewhat skeptical when my better half asked me to install a bidet toilet seat in our master bath. We did some shopping around and picked this one because of American Standards great reputation and the reviews were positive. Well, it’s in and fully operational and it’s much better that what I had expected. The assembly came very well packaged in less than a week after ordering. The installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. Be advised that this bidet requires grounded 110 vac to do its wonders. I was able to install a grounded receptacle hidden behind the toilet. It also requires a water line (included) that connects to your existing toilet supply line. During the installation, I replaced my old toilet supply line with a new stainless braided line from Home Depot. Ok, so now the FEATURES: great seat warmer (adjustable), you can adjust the spray strength and positions (front and rear), it has a water temperature adjustment, slow close lid, and a massage! The only thing I have a small problem with is that even though it is for a elongated bowl, the seat opening is smaller due to the workings of the seat. But it is very comfortable. This product is great and highly recommended.  Read Less

With bidets becoming so popular in the United States, it makes sense for American Standard to offer a selection for sale at common hardware stores. The Japanese brand that popularized them, Toto, has sunk in quality with their recent offerings and this AC 2.0 model could be a better buy. Two of my favorite features in bidets are the heated seats and deodorizing fans, which are not possible on the cheaper unpowered models. The AC 2.0 has both and they work perfectly. The se... Read More

With bidets becoming so popular in the United States, it makes sense for American Standard to offer a selection for sale at common hardware stores. The Japanese brand that popularized them, Toto, has sunk in quality with their recent offerings and this AC 2.0 model could be a better buy. Two of my favorite features in bidets are the heated seats and deodorizing fans, which are not possible on the cheaper unpowered models. The AC 2.0 has both and they work perfectly. The seat temperature can be adjusted to be just right, making me wish all my seats had this function. The fan turns on when in use and for a while after, with nearly silent operation. Other functions I look for are a misting of the bowl prior to each use to prevent fecal matter from sticking and a drying fan. Unfortunately, the AC 2.0 does not have either. The self-cleaning wands works reliably and the control panel buttons are big and easy to use. The labels are confusing, with the "bidet" being for feminine hygiene. I got a spray in the balls when I pressed that one. The "cleansing" button is for anal use and can be adjusted a bit to hit the right spot, but the main adjustment comes from sitting position. The massage function is pretty lame and doesn't do much. The hot water tank is very small and the water becomes cold quickly. I can't fault the model too much for this, because in-line heaters for unlimited hot water are never available in this price range. An option would be running a hot water line to the bidet, but this would lead to a lot of energy loss due to hot water sitting in the lines, mostly unused for the bidet. For those few who have a small water heater near the toilet, such as under the sink, that would be a good option. Otherwise, just enjoy the warm water while it lasts. In terms of water stream pressure, it seems largely dependent on your water pressure. My water pressure is unfortunately a little low. Like many bidet seats, this one has a chunky rounded plastic design that would look at home in a hospital. Build quality is great, though, with a slow close hinges and thick rubber pads to keep things quiet. Installation was quick and painless. There are so many options for bidet seats that the one I would choose would vary from day to day as prices change. What I can say is that this one is built well and does the job. It holds its own against other options in this price range. Read Less

Having owned a bidet in the past, I have been curious about these new units that just attach by replacing your toilet seat, instead of having to add plumbing for a separate fixture ($$$$) This thing is a great idea and a beautiful addition to my bath area. It has so many features that I cannot cover all of the things I like about it. First, it is sleek and attractive. The side panel that controls the features is attractive and the slow open and close lid is perfect to avoid slamming lids.The hea... Read More

Having owned a bidet in the past, I have been curious about these new units that just attach by replacing your toilet seat, instead of having to add plumbing for a separate fixture ($$$$) This thing is a great idea and a beautiful addition to my bath area. It has so many features that I cannot cover all of the things I like about it. First, it is sleek and attractive. The side panel that controls the features is attractive and the slow open and close lid is perfect to avoid slamming lids.The heated seat and water (with adjustable temp settings) is great and so comfortable. The water pressure is adjustable with three settings (can be changed to 5) and does a thorough job (I'm going to leave that there rather than be too graphic) There is even an air deodorizer that starts when you sit down and continues for a bit after you get up. There are separate controls for regular cleaning and female cleaning. The nozzle can be adjusted for just the right spot(s). The other thing I think is amazing is the massage feature which causes the water to pulse. And there are air and water filters inline and under the seat that can be cleaned and replaced when issues occur from mineral deposits or the air filter becomes ineffective. I can honestly not say enough nice things about this unit. If I had to say anything "bad" it would be that it is time consuming to install and the instructions are a little confusing. My unit leaked until I realized the issue and fixed it. It was an easy fix. I think I am going to love this thing even more over time.  Read Less