Heated Bathroom Upgrades: Bidet Seats, Towel Warmers and Heater Fans
A heated bidet seat is the bathroom upgrade people thank us for most in January, but it needs a GFCI outlet within reach of its cord, and most toilets do not have one. Instant-heat bidet seats never run out of warm water; tank-heated ones are cheaper. Plug-in towel warmers need no wiring; hardwired ones look cleaner. A heater fan replaces a ceiling exhaust fan but usually needs its own circuit. Zomg installs bidet seats from $148.50.
Why listen to us: Zomg The Handyman crews have done more than 10,000 jobs across all of California since 2009, and every winter the calls change: lights on rooflines in November, cold rooms and dead water heaters in December and January, then leaks, clogged gutters and drafty doors once the storms arrive. This guide is what our installers tell customers before they buy, so the thing you order is the thing that fits your house. Most bidet seat installs we do are simple; the ones that go long are the ones with no outlet near the toilet.
Quick Comparison
| Pick | Best For | Price Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Best Heated Bidet Seat | TOTO Washlet C5 Electric Bidet Seat | Premium tier |
| Best Value Heated Seat | Brondell Swash 1400 or 1000 Electric Bidet Seat | Mid tier |
| Best Instant Heat | Bio Bidet BB-2000 Electric Bidet Seat | Premium tier |
| Best No-Wiring Warmer | Plug-In Wall Mounted Towel Warmer | Mid tier |
| Best Heat From the Ceiling | Bathroom Exhaust Fan with Heater and Light | Mid tier |
Our Picks
The Outlet Problem (Read This First)
Electric bidet seats and plug-in towel warmers need a grounded, GFCI-protected outlet within reach of their cord, and most bathrooms only have one by the sink. An extension cord across a wet floor is the wrong answer. Look at the wall beside the toilet: if there is no outlet there, plan to add one when you install the seat. That single item is the difference between a short install and a second visit.
Instant Heat or Tank: Which Bidet Seat
| Tank-heated seat | Instant-heat seat | Non-electric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm water | Yes, can run cool on long use | Yes, continuous | Only with a hot water line from the sink |
| Heated seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Needs an outlet | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cost | Lower | Higher | Lowest |
For a non-electric option, see our bidet seats with no electricity guide.
Measure Before You Order
These decide what fits.
- Bowl shape: elongated (oval) or round. Measure from the bolt holes to the front edge: about 18.5 inches is elongated, about 16.5 is round.
- One-piece and skirted toilets: check the seat's compatibility list; some have a tank shape that blocks the bidet body.
- Distance from the toilet to the nearest outlet, and which side the cord exits.
- The water supply valve under the tank: an old multi-turn valve that will not close fully should be replaced first.
- For towel warmers: the stud location and the distance from shower spray.
Buy It, Then Let Zomg Install It
Our crews install what you buy, from Amazon, Costco, Home Depot or Lowe's, anywhere in California. What it costs on our booking page:
- Bidet seat installation (electric or non-electric): $148.50. Bidet installation with a new supply connection: $207.
- A new GFCI outlet beside the toilet: $274.50.
- Towel warmer or towel bar mounting: from $117.
- Bathroom fan and light combo installation: $234.
Prices are from our booking page in November 2026 and are what you pay for the work; the booking page always shows the current price and every option before you confirm.
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Book Bidet Seat Installation →Frequently Asked Questions
Do heated bidet seats need an outlet?
Yes. Electric bidet seats need a grounded GFCI outlet within reach of the cord. Most bathrooms need one added beside the toilet.
TOTO or Brondell?
TOTO Washlets are the long-standing premium choice; Brondell Swash seats offer most of the same features for less. Fit (elongated or round, one-piece compatibility) matters more than the brand.
Are towel warmers safe in a bathroom?
Ones listed for bathroom use are, when mounted away from the shower spray and plugged into a GFCI outlet, or hardwired by someone qualified.
Can a bathroom fan heat the room?
A heater fan combo can take the chill off a small bathroom. Most need a dedicated circuit, so check the manual and your panel first.
How much does Zomg charge to install a bidet seat?
$148.50 on our booking page. Adding an outlet beside the toilet is $274.50.
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