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A friend told me a few years ago that bidets were the best thing going. Being a stubborn boomer, I ignored him and continued to destroy my nether regions with TP and various methods of assuring complete cleanliness. Finally, push came to shove (ha!) and I needed a solution for my worsening issue with, well, you know what. So I read the reviews, Amazon, Wirecutter, etc, and chose the Toto. It is, quite simply, life-changing. First: ease of install. Yes. And while y... Read More

A friend told me a few years ago that bidets were the best thing going. Being a stubborn boomer, I ignored him and continued to destroy my nether regions with TP and various methods of assuring complete cleanliness. Finally, push came to shove (ha!) and I needed a solution for my worsening issue with, well, you know what. So I read the reviews, Amazon, Wirecutter, etc, and chose the Toto. It is, quite simply, life-changing. First: ease of install. Yes. And while you don’t have to be a plumber or electrician to install, take your time, read the directions, don’t use tools to tighten where they tell you not to use tools, and you’ll be fine. I have no leaks, no issues. I wish, however that I had a plug closer to the toilet instead of using an extension cord…an easy enough fix. Using: read the directions on what the symbols on the remote mean. I’m a typical male, so I didn’t, figuring I could easily translate the symbols. Nope. If you’ve never used a bidet, read the directions. Does it work? Oh my yes. After an initial adjustment period and experimentation, it is perfect for my nether region’s requirements for absolute cleanliness and “debris” removal. Regrets? Only one, and it’s by no means the fault of my Toto Seat. When I replaced the toilets in my house a few years ago, I screwed up, buying one round bowl and one long bowl. Toto makes seats for both, and I’d be happier if I had a long bowl toilet and a long bowl seat/bidet. But for most, round will be fine, and for now it’s fine for me as well. The heated seat, fan, and warm-water functions are wonderful. The seat is sturdy and appears to be durable. Unlike actual bidet units such as you see 9n Europe, the unit isn’t intimidating and the working bits retract into the seat when not being used, and automatically rinses everything that needs to be rinsed off. In short, buy it. You’ll absolutely love it, as do I. Worth every penny. Read Less

My elderly mom was skeptical that this would help her with “down there” care, but she is now a convert. And installation was a breeze. It is not cheap, but I think you get real value with this unit. A few handy items on installation: 1) watch some of the many videos on YouTube before installing. 2) if you have a rigid supply line to your toilet, spend a few bucks and get a new one that flexes. 3) when... Read More

My elderly mom was skeptical that this would help her with “down there” care, but she is now a convert. And installation was a breeze. It is not cheap, but I think you get real value with this unit. A few handy items on installation: 1) watch some of the many videos on YouTube before installing. 2) if you have a rigid supply line to your toilet, spend a few bucks and get a new one that flexes. 3) when you are inserting the Washlet supply line into the T fitting supplied with the unit, you really have to push firmly on that line as you tighten it, or else you will get a small leak. Everything works well on the unit and it is easy to clean and remove. The unit also does not wiggle on the bolts, a fault others have pointed out. I strongly recommend a unit with a remote like this one. Side controls can be hard for those with low vision or in small spaces. The only thing I don’t like is the fact that the supply between the Washlet and toilet sticks out and looks ugly. It it were longer, I think it would be more flexible. It is a bit stiff, and I was afraid bending it would cause a break or leak at one of the ends. And now my husband wants to get one for us! Read Less

We have been using water bidets for more than 30 years. Our cold water units have proven to be effective, reliable and practical. Time to upgrade since we also changed our 3 toilets to one-piece units from Toto. The Toto Washlet+ C5 is in a class of its own. The functionality is superb, providing selectable temperature and water flow options, as well as a gentle feminine spray for the ladies. All in all, a 5-star product. But some things should be pointed out, a... Read More

We have been using water bidets for more than 30 years. Our cold water units have proven to be effective, reliable and practical. Time to upgrade since we also changed our 3 toilets to one-piece units from Toto. The Toto Washlet+ C5 is in a class of its own. The functionality is superb, providing selectable temperature and water flow options, as well as a gentle feminine spray for the ladies. All in all, a 5-star product. But some things should be pointed out, although are not cause for a lesser rating. 1) the toilet seat being the "chair height" option is fine, but if you add the Washlet unit, which in itself is rather tall, the whole combo may become uncomfortably high for some people. Just take your measurements before buying. 2) The rear washing spray could be one or two steps of more powerful. Again, it will be just fine for most people. 3) The timer option lets you decide on power savings turning off the heating unit(s) for none, 6 or 9 hours. I would have preferred an extra 12 hour option. There's also a auto energy saver that "learns" your schedule and adjusts the timer accordingly. 4) SW3084 is a standard WASHLET+ bidet seat, while SW3084T40 is specifically designed for and only works with TOTO's T40 series WASHLET+ Ready toilets. The 3084T40 allows the water hose and cable to be tucked behind the unit and completely out of site. I wish these two units were more clearly advertised to be able to make the better selection. Since I discovered the difference after installing the 3 units, I decided not to return them for an exchange and kept the original Washlets+. Conclusion: it is still a 5-star product. Read Less