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Installing a bidet toilet seat may be easier than you think! The bidet seats we sell are designed to be installed by the purchaser in under an hour without any help from a professional. This do-it-yourself installation is one of the reasons shoppers love bidet seats so much!
That said, sometimes a DIY approach just isn’t feasible or recommended. Most of the bidets we sell require electricity to run, and in some cases, the type or location of your bathroom’s outlets may require professional help. Additionally, sometimes it’s just easier to have someone come out and take care of these things for you. Read on to learn more about electricity requirements, and when you might want to hire a professional.
Installing a bidet toilet seat yourself is hands down the most cost effective option. And it’s absolutely ok if you’ve never done it before. Every seat comes with an installation kit containing the parts you’ll need along with written instructions. We even have detailed videos that walk you through the bidet installation process for many of our most popular models.
Here’s what you can expect when you install your bidet yourself:
First, turn off the water supply to your toilet at the wall. Next, flush your toilet to empty all the water out of the tank.
Remove your current toilet seat. Position the mounting plate that came with your bidet on top of the toilet’s bolt holes and secure it in place using the hardware in your installation kit. Slide the bidet onto the mounting plate until you hear it click into place.
Unscrew the water hose that runs from the wall to your toilet tank. In its place, install the T-connector included in your installation kit, then reattach the wall hose to the bottom opening on the T-connector. Connect the bidet’s hose to the other opening on the T-connector.
Plug your bidet into the outlet, turn your toilet’s water supply back on, and voila, you’re ready to use your new bidet!
In most cases, connecting the bidet seat to electricity is a simple process: just plug it in! But there are a few scenarios that can complicate this process.
One relates to the outlet’s location. Most bidet toilet seat cords are only 4 feet long. If you have an outlet close to the toilet, this length is fine. If the outlet is far from the toilet or located across from the toilet, the cord may not reach or may pose a trip hazard. At this point, there are two different possible solutions.
The easiest and cheapest solution is using an extension cord. If you choose this route, it’s important to make sure the plug is off the floor and can’t get wet. You’ll also want to make sure to use a high grade extension cord (rated at 1600W or more) with three prongs.
The other solution is paying an electrician to install an outlet closer to the toilet. If aesthetics are important to you, this is usually the best option. The main downside is that it comes with extra costs.
Another problem is the type of outlet installed in the bathroom. Bathroom outlets should have a built in ground fault interruptor (GFI) or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will trip themselves if there’s a short instead of tripping your circuit breaker. If you have a non-GFCI outlet close to the toilet, you can hire an electrician to swap it for a GFCI outlet, or you can install it yourself.
Hiring a plumber can be expensive, so we recommend knowing exactly what you want the plumber to do before they come out. The good news is that bidet seat installation is very straight forward, so as long as you have a GFCI outlet near the toilet, any plumber or handyman should be able to install a bidet seat without any problems in under an hour.
The price of a plumber varies by location, but a Forbes recently estimated the cost to fall between $45 and $200 per hour depending on your area. Local facebook groups can be a great place to find recommendations, and some plumbers will offer free quotes.
If you’re looking for someone who can do the job for a little less, see if you can find a handyman who can come out to install your bidet toilet seat. Their rates are lower, and they can get simple jobs done just as quickly.
If your bathroom doesn’t have an outlet near the toilet, or if the outlet isn’t a GFI/GFCI outlet, you’ll probably need to get an electrician involved. The average price for installing an outlet is around $125-175, but your cost may be more or less depending on where you live.
In short, it’s extremely low cost – and usually free – to install a bidet yourself, but if you need assistance, asking a plumber or handyman to help shouldn’t break the bank!
Our team of bidet specialists can answer any installation question you have! Connect with them by phone, email or live chat during our regular business hours:
Daniel Johnson is the owner and founder of Many Bidets. After experiencing the health benefits for himself, Dan launched Many Bidets with the goal of helping everyone enhance their hygiene and well-being with the perfect bidet. More than 20,000 bidets later, he remains dedicated to providing unmatched customer education and support. A certified Aging in Place specialist, Dan is passionate about helping caregivers and their loved ones maintain dignity and independence in the bathroom. In addition to leading the team, Dan shares his in-depth bidet knowledge with the world as the face of the Many Bidets YouTube channel.
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