Nothing can make you cringe or jump like sitting on a cold toilet seat and it is only worse if you are using the bathroom in the middle of the night as the cold sensation of the toilet seat against your backside jolts you awake.
So what do you do to avoid this unpleasant situation? You could turn the heat up in your home and waste a bunch of money. You could put a space heater in the bathroom and wait for it to heat things up before you use the commode. Both of these options don’t really seem to make a lot of sense. So can anything be done?
Fortunately, there is another option out there. Heated toilet seats. Talk to anyone who has uses one and they don’t want to give it up.
Luckily, heated toilet seats are affordable and easy to use and install. Plus, they use very little energy.
Keep reading to see our heated toilet seat reviews. Click here if you would rather skip to the bottom of this article and read our Buying Guide for Heated Toilet Seats first.
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Heated Toilet Seat Reviews
There are a lot of heated toilet seat options out there ranging from the very affordable to the very expensive.
To make things a little less overwhelming let’s break them down into two types: with bidets and without bidets.
Comparison Chart for Heated Toilet Seats Without Bidets
Comparison Chart for Bidets With Heated Toilet Seats
Reviews of Heated Toilet Seats Without Bidets
Heated toilet seats that don’t have a bidet do pretty much what you would expect. They will heat your toilet seat and that is about it. They will usually have multiple heat settings and other than a nightlight or slow-closing cover they probably won’t have any other extra features.
The simplicity and lack of extra features make them a great option for people who only want to warm up their toilet seat and don’t want to spend more money than is necessary.
UltraTouch Heated Toilet Seat
The UltraTouch Heated Toilet Seat is super affordable and in fact, it has the lowest price of all the options we recommend.
This relatively no-frills option does boast an UltraTouch Comfort Touch surface (not the hard plastic that you might expect), which has a built-in antimicrobial agent.
The safe and efficient 12 Volt design will heat the toilet seat 20-25 degrees above the average room temperature, which will feel fantastic to most people.
Pros:
- Low price
- UltraTouch Comfort Touch surface
- Quick release hinge for easy cleaning
- Energy efficient
- 6-foot extension cord
Cons:
- Only one heat setting
- No nightlight
- Some people might wish the cord was more sturdy
- Doesn’t have a slow close lid
- No option for elongated toilets
- Only comes in white
- Some people have reported the seat discolored over time
Bemis Radiance Plastic Heated Toilet Seat
The Bemis Radiance Plastic Heated Toilet Seat gives you the control you want with its’ 3 temperature setting and delivers this performance at a very affordable price.
On top of the adjustable temperature settings, this seat comes with the STA-TITE fastening system to help make sure that the toilet seat stays in place and won’t come loose after you install it.
You will also be happy to know that this Bemis model also comes with a nightlight to help you find your way in the middle of the night.
Pros:
- 3 temperature settings
- Slow closing lid
- Blue LED nightlight
- STA-TITE fastening system
- Adjustable front to back installation for the perfect seat to toilet bowl fit
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- Comes in both white and biscuit/linen colors
- 48-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- Need to manually turn on the nightlight
- Some people struggle to get the seat to stay up on some toilet models
- Some people have a hard time getting it to fit correctly on really OLD toilets
Brondell L60-EW LumaWarm Heated Toilet Seat
The Brondell L60-EW LumaWarm Heated Toilet Seat is another top-performing option that comes with an affordable price.
The easy-to-install LumaWarm comes with 4 temperature settings to choose from and a slow closing lid. It also has a nightlight to help you navigate around the bathroom in the middle of the night without having to turn on the lights.
Similar to some other models the Brondell L60-EW LumaWarm helps you get the perfect fit on your toilet by allowing you to adjust the position of the seat during installation.
Pros:
- 4 temperature settings
- Slow closing lid
- Easy to install
- Blue LED nightlight
- You can adjust the seat forward or backward during installation for optimal position
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- Comes in both white and biscuit colors
- 320 pound weight capacity
- 48-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- Need to manually turn on the nightlight
- Some people report problems getting the seat to stay in the upright position when installing on certain toilet models
KOHLER K-10349-0 PureWarmth Heated Toilet Seat
Kohler is a name that most people are familiar with when it comes to talking about bathroom fixtures. Often name recognition comes with a certain expectation of quality and innovation and the KOHLER K-10349-0 PureWarmth Heated Toilet Seat doesn’t disappoint.
This Kohler comes with the things you would expect. It has 3 temperature settings, a slow closing lid, and dual LED lights.
It also comes with features that some of its’ competitors do not have. These features include a hidden power cord, Quick-release hinges to allow the seat to be easily removed for cleaning, and the ability to use the free KOHLER PureWarmth app to adjust the seat’s warmth, lighting brightness/color to your daily schedule.
Pros:
- 3 temperature settings
- Slow closing lid
- Easy to install
- Dual LED lighting for when the lid is down and when the lid is lifted
- You can adjust the seat forward or backward during installation for optimal position
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- Comes in both white and biscuit colors
- 60-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- Toilet lid might flex if you sit on it
- People who are not “techies” may be intimidated by, or struggle to use, the optional Bluetooth app to customize features
Reviews of Bidets With Heated Toilet Seats
Heated bidet toilet seats are a big step up in terms of both available features and price. If in addition to wanting a heated toilet seat you are at all thinking about the environmental benefits of using a bidet, the savings of not having to buy so much toilet paper, or just want to feel cleaner and fresher after using the bathroom, getting a heated bidet toilet seat is the way to go.
Bio Bidet Ultimate BB-600 Advanced Bidet Toilet Seat
In addition to the Adjustable (water, air dryer, and seat) temperature settings this full featured model comes with a lot of other features.
The Bio Bidet Ultimate BB-600 Advanced Bidet Toilet Seat also comes with an Oscillating adjustable dual spray, a slow closing lid, and is backed up with a 2 year limited warranty.
This Bio Bidet model is a fine choice, but you should know that a newer model with some additional features is now available. We review this model below.
Pros:
- Seat has 3 heat settings
- 3 water temperature settings
- Adjustable warm air dryer
- Oscillating adjustable dual spray with bubble infusion
- Slow closing lid
- 400 pound maximum weight capacity
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- 48-inch power cord
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
Cons:
- No nightlight
- Only comes in white
BioBidet BLISS BB-2000
The BioBidet BLISS BB-2000 Bidet Toilet Seat is an upgrade from the BB-600.
Among the upgraded and extra features are the air deodorizer, nightlight, and 3 IN 1 stainless steel nozzle that offers a posterior, feminine, and vortex wash.
The BB-2000 also comes with a wireless remote control, which makes this toilet seat bidet very easy to use. Then to top it all off it is backed by a 3 year warranty.
Pros:
- Seat has 3 heat settings
- 3 water temperature settings
- Adjustable warm air dryer
- Wireless remote control
- Stainless Steel Nozzle
- Oscillating wide clean and pulsating message technology with bubble infusion
- Nightlight
- Air deodorizer
- Slow closing lid
- 48-inch power cord
- 3 Year Warranty
Cons:
- No option for round toilets
- Only comes in white
TOTO Washlet C100
Toto is a trusted name in the world of bidet toilets and toilet seat bidets. The Washlet C100 is one of TOTO’s entry-level models but comes with a lot of terrific features. So it usually gets some serious consideration from most shoppers.
You get a heated seat with a slow closing lid. The bidet offers both front and rear washing and has 2 user memory settings. It also has a warm air dryer, deodorizer, a self-cleaning wand, a PREMIST feature to help keep the toilet clean, and a quick release seat to help aid in cleaning.
The TOTO Washlet C100 may not have every possible feature, but it is a solid performer and comes in at a competitive price.
Pros:
- Seat has 3 heat settings
- 3 water temperature settings
- Adjustable warm air dryer with 3 heat settings
- Front and rear washing
- Energy saver functions
- Air deodorizer
- Quick-release seat for simplified cleaning
- Slow closing lid
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- Comes in both white and Sedona Beige colors
- 48-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- No remote control, which comes with some of the higher-priced TOTO models
- No nightlight
SmartBidet SB-2000 Bidet Seat for Elongated Toilets
The super affordable and highly regarded SmartBidet SB-2000 is another good choice. It comes with all the features you expect like a heated seat, slow closing lid, warm water front and rear washing, and a warm air dryer.
It also comes with a couple of extra features that some of the other heated toilet seat bidets don’t have. One feature is the skin sensor, which disables basic functions unless it senses that someone is sitting on the toilet. Another feature that not every model has is the energy saving mode.
All in all, the SB-2000 is a very solid performer.
Pros:
- Seat has 3 heat settings
- 3 water temperature settings
- Adjustable warm air dryer with 5 heat settings
- Front and rear washing
- Energy saving mode
- Skin sensor
- Slow closing lid
- Options for both elongated and round toilets
- 46-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- No remote control, which comes on some higher priced models
- Only comes in white
- No air deodorizer
- No nightlight
Lotus ATS-500 Smart Bidet Heated Toilet Seat
Unlike most other models the Lotus ATS-500 Smart Bidet Heated Toilet Seat was designed to fit onto both round and elongated toilets.
The self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle provides rear, feminine, child, and turbo wash modes. While the seat, water, and air dry temperatures are all adjustable just like you would expect.
You can find fancier models, but the Lotus ATS-500 will competently meet most people’s needs at an affordable price.
Pros:
- Seat has 3 heat settings
- 3 water temperature settings
- Adjustable warm air dryer with 5 heat settings
- Rear, feminine, child, and turbo wash modes
- Slow closing lid
- Easy to use
- Fits both elongated and round toilets
- 48-inch power cord
- 1 year limited warranty
Cons:
- The dryer isn’t that powerful enough for some people
- No deodorizer
- No nightlight
- Only comes in white
KOHLER K-4108-0 C3 230 Bidet Toilet Seat
The KOHLER K-4108-0 C3 230 Bidet Toilet Seat is a big step up in terms of available features albeit at an increased price. However, for that increased price you are getting a top-of-the-line heated bidet toilet seat.
Included with this KOHLER, which uses anti-microbial materials in the seat and nozzle, is a stainless steel wand with UV-light self-sanitization, front and rear wash, a warm air dryer, a deodorizer, a nightlight, and an energy saving function.
On top of all that it comes with an easy-to-use touchscreen remote that allows you to adjust and set all your personal preferences. Plus, it is all backed up with a 3 year limited warranty. If you want to get a full-featured model the KOHLER K-4108-0 C3 230 Bidet Toilet Seat is a great way to go.
Pros:
- Seat has 5 heat settings
- Comfortable ergonomic design
- Front and rear washing
- Adjustable heat settings for water and warm air dryer
- Touchscreen wireless remote control with 2 programmable user presets
- Air deodorizer
- Automatic blue LED nightlight
- Slow closing lid
- Quick-Release seat for easy cleaning
- Energy saving function
- Comes in both white and biscuit colors
- 48-inch power cord
- 3 year limited warranty
Cons:
- One of the more expensive options
- No option for elongated toilets
- Dryer might take too long to dry for some people
- Automatic LED nightlight might annoy people who don’t like nightlights
- Some users find the remote difficult to use
Buying Guide for Heated Toilet Seats
Shape
The shape of the heated toilet is probably one of the two most important things you need to look for. Toilets come in either round or elongated shapes.
So it is important to know the shape of your toilet. Then you can figure out which heated toilet seats come in the shape you need to buy.
Color
The second most important thing you need to look for when buying a heated toilet seat is color.
Your new heated toilet seat needs to match the color of your toilet. Thankfully, most toilets are white, which works well since pretty much every heated toilet seat comes in white.
However, if your toilet is a color other than white you need to figure out which toilet seats come in a matching color so you can choose from those models.
Material
Standard toilet seats come in a variety of materials such as wood, soft plastic, and hard plastic. However, heated toilet seats (with or without bidets) are typically made of hard plastic. We do have one seat in our reviews that comes in a softer plastic.
Easy to Clean
Toilet seats that are made of hard plastic are typically pretty easy to clean, to begin with, but some modes take extra steps to help you keep things clean.
Some models will offer quick-release seats that can easily be removed to make cleaning easy.
Other models take things even further and are made with antimicrobial materials to help keep things clean and prevent growth.
Length of Power Cord
If you want to have a heated toilet seat you need to have electricity so it can warm itself up. This makes the length of the power cord a very important feature since you will need to plug the seat into an electrical.
If the cord is too short you might be tempted to use an extension cord, but many manufacturers discourage you from doing that due to safety concerns. So unless you are willing to get someone to install a new electrical outlet in your bathroom you want to pay attention to models that have a power cord that is long enough to use one of the existing electrical outlets in your bathroom.
Seat Temperature Settings
Heated toilet seats will usually have multiple heat settings.
Most models will have at least 3 temperature settings.
Nightlight
If you don’t like having to stumble around the dark bathroom in the middle of the night, but don’t like turning on all the lights you might be interested in getting a heated toilet seat with a nightlight.
Some models will come with a nightlight and others don’t. Getting a heated toilet seat with a nightlight really doesn’t increase the price very much. So if you think you would appreciate getting a heated toilet set with a nightlight you can focus in on those models as you shop.
We have actually noted which models have nightlights in our reviews.
Soft/Slow Closing
You will also have the choice between soft or slow closing seats or the standard seats, which could accidentally slam shut and pinch your fingers.
Most models will have the slow closing feature, but some do not. For many people having a slow closing seat isn’t essential. However, if you have little ones running around your home having a slow closing seat might be a nice feature to have.
If you want a heated toilet seat that has the slow closing feature you will want to pay attention to make sure it is included. We made sure to indicate if the slow closing feature is included on the models we reviewed.
Is a Bidet Included
If you only want a heated toilet seat and don’t want a bidet you will save some money. Additional features that might be included with these toilet seats would be nightlights and slow closing seats.
If you want a heated toilet seat with a bidet you will take a step up in price, but in addition to nightlights and slow closing seats the available options include air deodorizers, remote controls, and warm air dryers (which are available on pretty much every model).
Air Deodorizer
If you are looking at getting a heated toilet seat with a bidet know that air deodorizers come included with some models.
If you are only looking at the entry-level (lower-priced) options. it will be hard to find a model with an air deodorizer. However, that doesn’t mean that you need to buy one of the most expensive models in order to get one with an air deodorizer. Many of the middle of the road toilet seat bidets (in terms of price) offer air deodorizers.
We have noted which models have deodorizers in our reviews.
Remote Control
You won’t find or need remote controls for heated toilet seats without bidets.
On the other hand, since they have more features, you will see remote controls as an option for heated toilet seat bidets. You wouldn’t really think that a remote control would be a valuable feature, but it is. If you are a bigger person, or if you aren’t as flexible as you would like to be, it might be difficult turning to the side to see the buttons you want to push to control the various features. With a remote control using the various functions is trouble free and the remote can easily be mounted on the wall so it is out of the way when not in use.
Warranty
If you are considering buying a couple of very similar models one thing that might help you decide which one to go with is the warranty.
Warranties on heated toilet seats will usually range from 1-3 years. This can be a big factor in your buying decision = especially if you are buying one of the more expensive models.
Price/Budget
If you are just looking for a heated toilet seat and don’t want a bidet you can find many options around the $100 price point.
If you are interested in saving money on toilet paper, looking to be more green, or want to feel fresher and cleaner after using the bathroom you might be thinking of getting a heated toilet seat bidet. If you are looking at one of these options the price can usually range from just over $200 to $1,000 or more depending on what options you would like to be included.
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