Brondell Swash SE400 Bidet Toilet Seat Owners Reviews

* Easy to install; I'm a klutzy, impractical computer geek with poor motor skills and complete lack of comprehension of all things plumbing and house related. But I had it up in 15 minutes easily and safely. (Note you'll need to figure out / plan an extension cord). * Clear instructions * Heated seat makes bigger difference than anticipated. I now hate going anywhere but home for that advantage alone! It's so cushy on our tushy :-) * Th... Read More

* Easy to install; I'm a klutzy, impractical computer geek with poor motor skills and complete lack of comprehension of all things plumbing and house related. But I had it up in 15 minutes easily and safely. (Note you'll need to figure out / plan an extension cord). * Clear instructions * Heated seat makes bigger difference than anticipated. I now hate going anywhere but home for that advantage alone! It's so cushy on our tushy :-) * The bidet part also works great, and far better than anticipated for the price and ease. The water comes out warm, with numerous settings to shape, spread, temperature, and intensity. * Remote control is solid, robust, intuitive, and with great mounting bracket and magnetic hold. * I like it, but my wife LOVES it. She initially thought it'd be weird and uncomfortable but after a few tries, I don't think I've ever done or purchased anything that brings her this much continued joy and happiness (all through the month *cough cough*) Overall a great purchase. It's been reliable so far, if it ever fails, we're purchasing another one immediately and paying express shipping - no reason to live without it ever again :) Read Less

UPDATE: You know all the lint and other dirtiness that accumulates under and around the toilet seat hinges? The design of this bidet seat eliminates that. End of update. I have had this bidet seat for ten days now. I purchased it due to mystery undiagnosed issue that causes me wild irregularity for up to months at a time. I needed something less abrasive than the softest of bathroom tissue. It took a while to justify the purchase, but I am super happy I di... Read More

UPDATE: You know all the lint and other dirtiness that accumulates under and around the toilet seat hinges? The design of this bidet seat eliminates that. End of update. I have had this bidet seat for ten days now. I purchased it due to mystery undiagnosed issue that causes me wild irregularity for up to months at a time. I needed something less abrasive than the softest of bathroom tissue. It took a while to justify the purchase, but I am super happy I did when it was time to replace the cheap toilet seat we had for only a few years. Amazon Prime shipping was fast. Packaging was secure. Installation was quick and simple, but I have replaced several toilet seats, fill valves and supply lines before. It's almost as simple as connecting a garden hose. You will need thread tape and a wrench. It is important to not over tighten the connections, but that's important when installing most anything. The heated toilet seat is crazy awesome, even if it's not cold. My kids love it, too, though they do not get to use the cleaning functions yet. The actual cleaning nozzle retracts when not being used. It flushes itself with a tiny bit of water before and after use, and again when you stand up. The rear cleaning function is very effective. The adjustable temperature, pressure, and position allow me to pinpoint the cleaning. I have the temperature and pressure set fairly low, so there is certainly a setting for each person's personal preference. The water flow begins warm and can finish its cycle without getting cold. The "massage" feature oscillates from side to side for more thorough cleaning, though it seems to have its own pressure settings. Being a man, I have not had opportunity to try the feminine wash cycle myself, but I did test the feature when I completed installation, so I know the nozzle and spray function properly. After cleaning, the warm air is very pleasant to dry. Because of my own hygiene OCD, I personally won't trust any bidet 100%. I have been able to completely eliminate use of flushable wipes and the chemicals on them, as well as reduce toilet paper consumption by up to 75%. A great feature of this one is that you can actually sit on the lid. I checked reviews on many bidet seats before making my decision. Many had complaints that lids were flimsy and broke. Since we sit on the lid to trim toenails, etc, a sturdy lid was a must. The nightlight is very helpful in the middle of the night. You can see the light peeking out from under the seat as you try to locate the toilet, then when you raise the lid, the entire bowl is illuminated, allowing you to aim by sight, not sound. But no technology is perfect. This seat has idiosyncrasies common to all bidet seats: Bidet seats need space for their tanks and retractable nozzles. This reduces the opening at the back of the toilet bowl, but it doesn't seem to affect anything. There can be a little clear water splashed up on the back of the seat, but maybe I need to adjust nozzle position or sit back more. The power cord could be a bit longer. I happened to have outlets on either side of my toilet, so no issues with reach. Warm water tanks have limited size, so you need to allow time for water to heat after a cleaning cycle. These aspects aren't exclusive to this model. They will happen with all bidet seats using tanks, etc. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my decision to purchase a bidet seat. Finding such a nice one at a very reasonable price was icing on the cake. One suggestion I would make is that they include a small roll of thread tape with the seat. It's super cheap and would potentially eliminate a run to local hardware or box store. Read Less