Brondell has been ahead of the curve in redefining the bathroom for years, establishing itself as a leading bidet toilet manufacturer in the US. Following incredible Prime Day deals on its electric and non-electric seats, the brand continues to push the envelope. The latest entrant is Brondell Swash 1400, which is designed with comfort, hygiene, and personalization in mind.
When we got our hands (err…backsides) on the Swash 1400, its features felt premium outright. While aimed at modern bathrooms, the convenience with which it was installed should allow the bidet seat to find a place in homes that prioritize comfort and hygiene over baseless style and show-off. Beyond the quick setup, the Swash 1400 earns its keep with built-in dual stainless steel nozzles, a heated seat, temperature-controlled water, and an integrated warm air dryer.
Benefits of the Brondell Swash 1400 Bidet Toilet Seat
Advanced Washing and Water Heating
A common fixture in Asian and Middle Eastern homes, a bidet is not a regular in American bathrooms. But Brondell is making that change with hygiene at the forefront as a sustainable, comfortable alternative to toilet paper. Swash 1400 replaces your existing toilet seat and transforms your toilet into a bidet in minutes, offering an endless supply of warm water to clean with. It uses an instant ceramic heating system to provide a continuous stream of warm water that does not fade or run out during use.
The water is channeled through two separate, retractable nozzles: One specifically for the rear wash and another dedicated to the front (feminine) wash. The nozzles are made from stainless steel for corrosion-free durability over time.
Both the front and rear nozzles are fully customizable through the remote. You can adjust the water temperature, pressure, and nozzle position – moving it forward or backward – and change the spray width between a concentrated jet and a wider spray. To add more washing hygiene, the seat’s aerated wash feature allows the bidet to mix air into the water stream, creating a soft, more effective rinse.
Comfort, Convenience, and Personalization
Brondell Swash 1400 features a heated seat, which is not the usual type, but comes with adjustable temperature settings ensuring it is never too cold to sit on. The warm water cleaning with the nozzles is complemented by a four-level warm air dryer. Sitting inside the seat, it provides hands-free drying, significantly reducing the need for toilet paper. In the auto mode, the seat runs full wash and dry cycle with a single button press.
The seat and the lid are designed for slow, gentle closing. It prevents slamming, while the convenient LED nightlight illuminating cool blue shows the way. It makes the bathroom safer in the dark without the person having to turn on the bright overhead lights.
The convenience can be personalized with programmable user presets. The provided remote control can be used to set the desired water temperature and pressure. I personally liked the way the nozzle’s position can be changed while it’s being used to target each area with concentrated jet flow or a wider shower of water. The remote is provided with a magnetic wall-mounted dock for easy access. It can be used by two individuals to save their preferred cleaning settings, avoiding the everyday hassle of changing the temperature and spraying position. But how can you program the presets?
I found that the wireless remote can be used to adjust the settings. When using the bidet, you can manually set all your preferences, including water temperature, nozzle position, and pressure, according to your requirements. By pressing and holding down the User 1 or User 2 button on the remote, you can confirm the setting in the chosen user. The unit will beep to indicate that the settings have been saved to that specific user profile.
Once programmed, you simply sit on the seat that activates the skin sensor. Press your assigned User 1 or User 2 profiles and the bidet will automatically move the nozzles to your saved position before providing water heated to your preferred temperature and adjusted to the pressure settings and direction without any additional settings required.
Hygiene and Design
The two-person programmable user presets on Swash 1400 electric bidet seat are designed to save and recall specific settings, while its NozzleClean+ feature is engineered to auto-clean the nozzle. It allows the nozzle to use ionized sterilization to clean itself before every use.
A built-in seat sensor ensures the bidet only operates when you are actually seated, and the carbon deodorizer (with replaceable carbon block filter) eliminates odors in the bowl itself. Since the seat sits close to the power socket, Brondell has specifically designed the Swash 1400 to hide components interestingly. The hidden pocket on the seat lets you tuck away the water supply pipe and the power cord nearly for a clean seamless look.
Convenient Installation of Brondell Swash 1400 Electric Bidet Seat
Brondell has designed the Swash 1400 electric bidet seat to set up without professional plumbing help. If you have an electrical outlet nearby, the installation should be pretty convenient to pull off yourself. The idea is to install the mounting plate over the bolt holes of the toilet. Secure it in place using the adjustment clamps and bolts. Now attach the Swash. Slide the electric bidet seat onto the mounting plate until you hear a snap.
Once this is done, connect the bidet’s water pipe to the remaining open port on the T-connector and the water inlet on the side of the seat, and you’re done. Plug the seat into the power outlet and it will go into a cleaning cycle, indicating that it is operational. Install the provided magnetic dock within a convenient reach on the nearby wall and place the remote in it. In case you ever need to slide the seat off for cleaning, there is a quick-release button on the side for it. Before that, ensure all water supply to the toilet is cut off and its cistern is empty as well.
Swash 1400 User Experience
I use a bidet seat on a daily basis. A common problem with my traditional seat is that it sprays an initial jet of cold water before the heat kicks in. With the Brondell Swash 1400, its instant ceramic heating system for a continuous stream of warm water – without the initial stream of cold spray – is highly appreciated by many users.
The effective, aerated spray makes this steady and customized spray of hot water smooth (with the mix of air in water). It’s less harsh even at high pressure, customers suggest. They also appreciate the high level of control over the nozzle position and spray width, which allows precise cleaning. Some describe the warm air drying as convenient and useful, while many believe it is not a 100% replacement for toilet paper and that they need some paper to completely dry themselves before leaving the seat.
