Comfort Features You Didn’t Know Your Bidet Had: Heated Seats, Warm Water & More

Think bidets are just fancy hoses? Please. Today’s bidets are more akin to a spa chair than a garden hose. They heat your seat, spray warm water, dry your behind and even light the bowl at 3 a.m.

Heated seats use roughly 50–70 watts – about the same as a laptop. They banish the shock of cold porcelain and make winter bathroom trips downright luxurious. Warm water is adjustable via remote controls or knobs. Start with a lower temperature and gently increase it; warm water dissolves residue better than cold and soothes sensitive skin.

Air dryers may draw 1,000–1,400 watts when in use but only for a minute or two. They reduce the need for toilet paper, saving money and your skin. Deodorization systems and night lights sip 1–20 watts while keeping your bathroom fresh and visible. These features barely register on your electric bill. Many bidets include oscillating and pulsating spray modes for a spa‑like clean and memory settings to remember your preferences. Energy‑saving modes cut power consumption further.

Don’t forget to adjust nozzle position and spray pressure for your comfort – there’s no one‑pressure‑fits‑all. Treat yourself to the bells and whistles. You bought a bidet for hygiene; you might as well enjoy the perks.