GenieBidetBidet Toilet Seat Elongated | Fits Your Current Toilet Seat | No Wiring & Easy Install Elongated Bidet | Self Cleaning Dual Nozzles with Rear & Feminine wash | Hybrid T included

I've been considering purchasing a bidet toilet seat for a while now and I finally pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did. I didn't think that spending $1000+ for a top of the line, heated, drying, bowl cleaning, remote controlled system was worth it. So I figured this was a good entry level option. Now that I have it installed and had the chance to test it out, calling it "entry level" would almost be a disservice.Installation:Very straightforward (if you take the time to read the instructions first), taped the seat template to the exact position I wanted, then screwed in the adapter plate. Seat snapped right into position. If you need to readjust the position, know that the button to release the seat from the adapter plate is on the right hand side. Before installing the T-connector or white water hose, remember to check the rubber washers and filter in connectors and make sure they aren't crooked and fully depressed. I removed the white regulator cover and o-ring (2nd picture) from the seat, using some needle nose pliers, and then reinserted just the regulator component. I figured more water flow is better than less. After everything was hooked up, I turned on the water, and check for leaks. there were none. My guess is that some of the leak complaints are due to not checking the rubber washers first, making sure they are present, and properly seated. Also, could be due to over tightening using tools, instead of hand tightening only, as instructed. One trick I did was I saved the plastic wrap that came on the seat and placed it over the seat and then turned on the system to check flow. I was happy to see that everything was working and that the jets of water seemed to be strong.Design:(1st picture) What I really like the seamless design. Someone just commented to me that they didn't even know I had installed a bidet toilet seat. Which is exactly what I was going for. Also, as a nice bonus, both seats are soft close, so now I don't have to worry about accidentally slamming the seat down anymore. Also, due to my small footprint in my bathroom, I have a round toilet seat, and I really like that the seat is tapered and thinner in the front, providing a little larger open area over the bowl when sitting.Operation:My initial thought was that the water would be too cold but temperature turn turned out to be just fine. The water volume is more than I need and I don't need to turn the lever to full in either direction. I've used bidets in several hotels and I can say that the pressure is higher than those. Definitely enough to get everything clean without wiping. You only need a small amount of toilet paper for drying off. Being a man, I really can't speak to the front cleaning's effectiveness, but can say the nozzle is more of a spray vs. a concentrated jet for the rear.Maintenance:The "self cleaning" nozzles is just a small flow of water over them as they retract. So I'm assuming they will need to be cleaned periodically with a brush. The instructions say they can be pulled out, but I didn't see how you could do it by hand, so I used a pair of tweezers to test (3rd picture). Also, you can order replacement nozzles if need be.Cons:I'm assuming this is a problem for any bidet toilet seat, but since the water sprays upward it can ricochet and ends up on the underside of the seat (4th picture). So that area will need to be wiped off after each use, leading to more toilet paper usage. I'm not a physicist, but I'm assuming that's pretty unavoidable.Overall:This was a great purchase. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. It's so much more sanitary than wiping with dry toilet paper. I recommend that you test your water flow and potentially remove the regulator cover and o-ring. Lastly, I would recommend this to anyone as it's an affordable, easy to install option, that doesn't require electricity. And most importantly, it works well and is effective.

After purchasing the Genie Bidet and experiencing its excellence, we purchased two more for our other bathrooms. We do not have the electrical capacity for higher-end bidets; so, we chose this one.Unlike my last bidet "attachment", which was an ugly pinkish white colored contraption that jutted way out from its side, this bidet actually matches the color of my white Kholer toilet, and its mechanism is almost so discreet that one might not even know it is a bidet.This elongated seat fits perfectly and looks genuinely nice.My previous bidet "attachment" led to two cracked wooden toilet seats that required replacements. A bidet "attachment" is wedged under the back of a toilet seat so it does not allow the seat to sit flat upon the toilet which is why it eventually cracked. It did the job, but it looked terrible, was not easy to clean and damaged two seats. So, while it was initially cheap to purchase, in the end, my bidet "attachment" was not a great investment.The Genie Bidet, however, is a comfortable toilet seat that sits perfectly atop the toilet. It is a very attractive and highly functional addition to my bathroom. The lever for water usage is chrome and sits close enough to the toilet to make the seat look sleek.The cold water is not a problem at all; as a matter of fact, we prefer it; and it fulfills its purpose perfectly.I would highly recommend the Genie Bidet to anyone considering a bidet purchase. Its value is in its ability to fulfill its purpose; but with this bidet, you get a nice looking, comfortable, and soft closing toilet seat in the process.The instructions for installation were noticeably clear; and it took my husband less than 30 minutes to install it.

Update 12/31/22The on/off water activation valve always had a "click" to it when I first bought it, but it worked okay until several months later when it suddenly became hard to turn on and off. Once it got past the initial on/off "click" it was smooth. It was getting so hard to turn on that I was worried the handle might break off and spew water everywhere. I asked them about this and they sent me a new seat unit (not the whole hardware package) which was fine by me. It turns on/off smoothly as it should. So here's a shout out to EXCELLENT customer service, standing by their product.Just a heads-up right off the bat:The water shut off valve on your toilet is likely the old screw in/out version, and is probably frozen in place from mineral buildup. Newer homes have the much better 1/4 turn on/off ball valve. If you can't turn yours off by hand, take my advice before you grab that wrench to force it as it's very likely that valve could break off, spewing high pressure water all over the place. So if won't turn, you should first shut off water to the house at the water meter outside, plus, make sure you can still make it to a big box store to buy a new valve before they close, so you won't have to go all night without running water. (The Sharkbite valves are quick and easy to install, especially in an emergency. Anyone can install them.)There is an easier 2nd option:Leave the valve alone and shut off water to the whole house, installing the bidet without turning off the valve. That's what I did. It won't take long to install the bidet so just give all the family members a heads-up about shutting off the water, plus you can give them an education about how to do that for any future plumbing emergency.Installing was super easy for me as the hose from a previous installation fit perfectly and without any leaks. The only reason to buy another bidet is mine (different company) was leaking internally and was getting worse each passing day. It did last quite a few years and I feel I got my money's worth.As for the bidet itself, it seems okay, and there's even an option to remove a water restriction part if your water pressure is too low to make it work right. I told my gastrointerologist that he should recommend it to all his patients. (No need to go into details if you require one of these doctors.)