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Brondell builds the Swash line of electric bidet toilet seats: warm water on demand, a heated seat, and a stainless steel nozzle that rinses itself before and after every wash, all mounted to the toilet you already own. This collection carries eight Swash models, from side-arm-control seats to slim remote-controlled Thinline seats.

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What Every Brondell Swash Seat in This Collection Has in Common

Every Brondell Swash seat in this collection is an electric bidet toilet seat with warm water on demand, a heated seat, and a stainless steel nozzle that cleans itself before and after each use. The eight models differ in controls, profile, and extras. That core set does not change.

Warm water that does not run out

None of these Swash seats hold warm water in a storage tank. The Thinline T22 and T44 use an instant ceramic heater, the BL97, DR801, DR802, and EM417 use a hybrid heater, and the Swash 1400 supplies continuous warm water with no tank. In daily use that means the wash does not turn cold partway through and a second person can use the seat straight after the first. Every model on the store built this way is grouped under instant and unlimited warm water.

A stainless steel nozzle that cleans itself

Each Swash uses a rust-resistant stainless steel nozzle that retracts under the seat when it is not spraying and rinses itself before and after every use. Nozzle position is adjustable across the line, five positions on most models and seven on the Swash 1400, and water pressure is adjustable on all of them. If this is your first bidet seat, how bidets work covers the mechanics.

A heated seat, and a dryer on most models

All eight warm the seat with adjustable settings, and the Thinline models list three heat levels. Most add a warm air dryer with its own temperature control, five levels on the Thinline T22 and T44, which is the feature that lets people stop reaching for paper. Compare it against the rest of the store under bidets with a dryer.

What a Brondell Swash Seat Will Not Do

A Swash seat will not run without power, will not clear every tank, and will not turn your toilet into a different fixture. The limits are worth knowing before you order:

  • It needs a GFCI outlet near the toilet, within about 3 feet on most models and 3.5 feet on the Swash 1400. There is no non-electric Swash in this collection.
  • It will not clear a deep French curve tank. The Thinline T22 and T44 name that shape as incompatible, and the BL, DR, and EM models need the tank to meet the bowl at roughly 90 degrees.
  • It will not disappear. Even the Thinline seats, which sit under 4 inches high, are thicker at the back than a plain toilet seat.
  • It will not replace the fixture. If you want the bidet built into the toilet rather than bolted on top of it, look at complete bidet toilets.

How to Choose a Brondell Swash Bidet Seat

Choosing between the eight Swash seats comes down to four checks: whether the seat mounts on your toilet, whether you want side controls or a remote, how much height you can accept at the back of the bowl, and which extras you will actually press.

1. Measure your mounting holes and tank clearance

Every Swash seat here works with both round and elongated bowls, so bowl shape is rarely the deciding factor. The mounting geometry is. Measure the distance between the two seat-bolt holes, then the gap between those holes and the front of the tank. The BL67, BL97, DR801, DR802, and EM417 need holes 5.25 to 7.45 inches apart with at least 1.5 inches of clearance to the tank, and a tank that meets the bowl at roughly 90 degrees. The Thinline T22, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400 allow a wider 5.25 to 8 inches, and the two Thinlines want at least 2 inches of clearance. The T44 lists elongated fit at 17.7 to 18.5 inches of bowl length, and the Swash 1400 comes in separate round and elongated seat versions, so order the one that matches your bowl.

2. Side controls or a remote

The BL67, EM417, DR801, and Thinline T22 use a side-arm control panel attached to the seat. The BL97, DR802, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400 come with a wireless remote, and the DR802, T44, and 1400 remotes each store two personalized user settings. A side panel is one less thing to misplace; a remote is easier to reach and worth it when two people have different preferences to save. Everything on the store with a remote sits in bidets with remote control.

3. Decide how much profile you can live with

The Thinline T22 and T44 sit under 4 inches high, which matters when the seat has to clear a vanity, a wall, or a tight alcove. The Swash 1400 is the largest listed here at 19.55 inches long, 15.2 inches wide, and 5.75 inches high. If space behind the bowl is tight, start from bidets for small bathrooms.

4. Pick the extras you will use

After the wash itself, the models separate on four things: a carbon deodorizer, on the DR801, DR802, Thinline T22, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400; an LED nightlight, on the BL97 and a three-color version on the Thinline T22; a sittable lid and quick-release seat that lifts off for cleaning, on the BL67, BL97, and Thinline T22; and an eco mode that cuts standby power, on the BL97, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400. Five of the eight sit in bidets and toilets under $500; the Thinline T22, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400 sit in the $500 to $1,000 tier.

Getting the Nozzle Position and Pressure Right

If a wash does not feel like it is doing much, nozzle position and pressure are almost always the reason, and both adjust on every Swash seat here. Start at the lowest pressure and step it up. Then move the nozzle through its positions, five on most models and seven on the Swash 1400, until the stream lands where you want it, and save that setting to the remote if your model stores user profiles. Oscillating mode, on the BL67, EM417, Thinline T22, and Thinline T44, sweeps the stream across a wider area instead of holding one spot. For the rest of the routine, see how to use a bidet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brondell

Does the warm air dryer on a Brondell Swash seat replace toilet paper?

The warm air dryer on a Brondell Swash seat replaces toilet paper for most people who use it, because the water has already done the cleaning. The Thinline T22 and T44 give the dryer five temperature levels of its own. Not every Swash in this collection lists a dryer, and on those models two or three squares patted gently finishes the job.

Do the Brondell Swash Thinline seats mount differently from the BL and DR models?

The Thinline seats do mount differently from the BL and DR models. The Thinline T22, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400 accept seat-bolt holes 5.25 to 8 inches apart, while the BL67, BL97, DR801, DR802, and EM417 need 5.25 to 7.45 inches. The two Thinlines also want at least 2 inches of clearance to the tank, against 1.5 inches on the rest. Measure both before ordering.

How close does the outlet need to be for a Brondell Swash seat?

The outlet needs to be within about 3 feet of the toilet for most Brondell Swash seats, and within about 3.5 feet for the Swash 1400, which has the longest reach in this collection. It has to be a grounded GFCI outlet, since every Swash model here is electric. If nothing is wired behind your toilet, adding that outlet is an electrician's job, not a plumber's.

What kind of water heater is in each Brondell Swash seat?

The water heater in each Brondell Swash seat is tankless, so no model here stores a fixed amount of warm water. The Thinline T22 and T44 use an instant ceramic heater. The BL97, DR801, DR802, and EM417 use a hybrid heater. The Swash 1400 supplies warm water continuously. Water is heated as it flows, so back-to-back use is not a problem.

Which Brondell Swash seats come with a remote?

The Brondell Swash seats that come with a wireless remote are the BL97, DR802, Thinline T44, and Swash 1400. The DR802, T44, and 1400 remotes each save two personalized user settings, so two people can recall their own pressure, temperature, and nozzle position. The BL67, EM417, DR801, and Thinline T22 use a side-arm control panel on the seat instead.

Do you need a plumber to install a Brondell Swash seat?

You do not need a plumber to install a Brondell Swash seat in most cases. Shut off the supply valve, flush to release pressure, take the old seat off its two bolts, mount the Swash bracket in the same holes, fit the T-valve to the tank fill line, connect the hose, and plug the seat in. An adjustable wrench and a towel are usually the whole tool list.

How do you clean a Brondell Swash nozzle?

You clean a Brondell Swash nozzle by running the seat's own nozzle-cleaning function first, then unplugging the seat and wiping the extended nozzle with a soft cloth and mild soap. For mineral buildup, use a soft brush or a cloth with a little vinegar. Skip bleach and harsh chemicals, which damage nozzles, plastics, and gaskets.

Does Brondell make a complete bidet toilet?

This Brondell collection carries bidet toilet seats only, eight Swash models that mount on the toilet you already own. If you would rather have the bidet built into the fixture than bolted on top of it, the store's complete bidet toilets and smart toilets collections cover that. A Swash seat is the smaller job, since the bowl, the flush, and the plumbing all stay where they are.

What warranty comes with a Brondell Swash seat?

Warranty terms on Brondell Swash seats vary by model, so check the product page before you order. The Swash 1400 page lists a 3-year full warranty covering defects and performance issues under normal use, and the Thinline T44 page lists a 1-year commercial warranty. Bidets USA is an authorized Brondell retailer, so every seat sold here carries genuine manufacturer coverage.