Brondell Swash 1400

The Brondell Swash 1400 offers an update to the Brondell Swash 1000 with improvements and new features added to this popular model.  These updates and improvements were made based on feedback collected for several years from Brondell's customer base.

The Swash 1400 is equipped with premium features you would expect from a high-end bidet, starting with feminine and posterior wash each with its own separate wash nozzle.  You can also adjust the water pressure, water temperature and nozzle position, plus it has a unique spray-width adjustment for a wider or narrower wash stream.  There is also an adjustable temperature warm air dryer to help dry off after washing, as well as adjustable heated toilet seat.  The seat and lid are slow-closing for a soft close without slamming.  Plus it has the added convenience of a weight-bearing lid, so you can safely sit on it up to 270 pounds when the lid is closed.

The new seat design includes internal upgrades for improved reliability, as well as a new slimmer wireless remote control.  Three additional buttons that have been added to the bottom of the Swash 1400 remote.  These include a "User 1" and "User 2" button which act as user presets, so two different users can save their preferred settings (water temperature, water pressure, nozzle position).  The "Auto" button initiates a 90 second oscillating wash cycle followed immediately by a two minute air dry cycle.  This feature can be helpful to those who may benefit from a more simplified "one-button" user experience.

Another upgrade comes in the form of the removable/replaceable air deodorizer.  The carbon cartridge used to filter the air was not replaceable with the previous model.  Now to replace it you can simply insert a fresh carbon filter to keep the deodorizing function working like new instead of losing its effectiveness over time.  Brondell has also added a built-in night light to illuminate the bowl area.  Turning on the bathroom light in the middle of the night can be harsh on your eyes.  With the new convenient night light, its gentle blue glow allows you to better see where to walk (and where to aim) without turning on bright overhead lights.

Brondell believes in innovation and continuing to improve their bidets with each new model.  These upgrades to the Swash 1400 make for a comfortable, user-friendly experience in a modern bidet seat that's sure to be a welcome addition to any bathroom.

Available in white and beige.  Also available in 220V/240V for international customers.

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The all new redesign of the Swash chassis includes a hidden port for your water and power connections.  A pair of cable clips are included, which join your water and power cords together for a convenient look.  Also new is the replaceable air deodorizer.  While the previous Swash 1000 had a deodorizer too, it wasn't accessible and the carbon filter couldn't be changed.  These active carbon cartridges can now be replaced and are easy to swap out.

Who is the Brondell Swash 1400 best for?

We often hear from customers who are researching bidets who tell us they feel a bit overwhelmed by the number of different models out there and need a little help narrowing down the options.  This is understandable, especially for anyone who is relatively new to bidets.  Just imagine if you walked onto a car lot with no previous experience driving or even riding in a car!  It would be tough not having a frame of reference helping guide you to the choice that is best for you.  The same thing goes for a bidet toilet seat.  So that’s why we wanted to offer a practical break down of the Brondell Swash 1400.  It is one of our top-selling units, and here we would like to outline some of the features that might make the Brondell Swash 1400 a good choice for you.

The Brondell Swash 1400 has all of the basic features plus many unique extras that make it a customer favorite.  One of the most unique features of the Swash 1400 is the sittable lid.  Unlike other models that do not have weight-bearing lids, you can safely sit on this lid, up to 270 pounds.  If being able to sit on the lid is important to you, then the Brondell Swash 1400 would be your best option for that.  There is also an adjustable spray-width on this model allowing you to choose how wide of a spray you want with three different width settings.  You also get a night light illuminating the bowl area, and a nozzle sterilization function at a lower cost than the similar but higher priced TOTO S550e and S500e.  If you want these high end features in a well-made unit at a better price, then the Swash 1400 could be the right choice.

Some people also prefer this seat because of the built-in user presets, which allow you to pre-program water temperature, water pressure, spray width, and spray position for two different people.  Then, using your bidet is as simple as pressing the “User 1” or “User 2” button on the remote control.

Additionally, people looking for a seat in beige (also known as biscuit) color can choose this color as an alternative to the standard white color.  The Brondell 1400 Swash series is also available in Round size for installing on a round size toilet.  Other popular models like the BB 2000 and TOTO S550e only come in elongated size.  If these features and options fit what you are looking for then the Brondell Swash 1400 bidet toilet seat would be the right choice for you.

Next, we will discuss how the remote control operates the unit and what the various features do.

How do I use the Brondell Swash 1400? A breakdown of features and using the remote control

The Brondell Swash 1400 comes with a small white remote control with a wall mounting kit so you can place the remote wherever is most convenient.  The mounting kit holds the remote in placing using a magnet that is strong enough to keep it secure but simple enough to remove and hold while using it if you prefer.  The remote has a total of seventeen buttons all spread out over the front side of the remote.  We will break the buttons down into three sections.

The top section of the remote has five buttons which you can think of as the Primary Functions buttons.  Next, in the middle section of the remote are seven buttons which are used to adjust the settings of various features, so we’ll refer to these as the Adjustment Control buttons. Finally at the bottom of the remote you will find what we will call the Additional Features buttons.  Below, we will break down each of the buttons in the three sections so you can understand what each one does.

Primary Functions Buttons

<td">The five buttons at the top of the remote are generally the five most commonly used functions of the Brondell Swash 1400.  These buttons all have a small icon on them plus they have text so you can read what they do.  The top left button says Rear and activates the posterior wash function, while the top right button says Front and activates the feminine wash function.  The icons are similar so the text definitely helps clarify the difference here.  This model has separate wash nozzles for the posterior and feminine wash functions, so these buttons will extend the corresponding nozzle.  One of these two buttons will likely be the first button you press whenever you use the unit.
Directly below the posterior wash, is a button with up/down arrows that says Move.  This operates the Oscillating wash feature on the Brondell 1400 Swash series.  You can press this and the oscillating feature will begin moving the wash nozzle back and forth as it sprays.  This is a very useful and popular feature since this function covers more area during the wash cycle and thus provides a more thorough cleaning.  Directly to the left of the Move button and below the Front wash is the button marked Dry with a small fan icon.  Use this after you are finished with the wash cycle to activate the warm air dryer.  The final button in the top primary functions area is the Stop button, clearly labeled "Stop" and with a red square icon.  This will stop any feature that is operating so you don’t have to sit through the full cycle.

Adjustment Control Buttons

The middle section of the remote is where you will be able to make adjustments to various settings, so you can think of these as the seven adjustment control buttons. The Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons, which says Water Pressure / Dry Temp, are used for adjusting the water pressure and the air temperature for the warm air dryer.  Simply press these buttons during the wash cycle and the Plus button increases pressure and Minus decreases pressure.  These two buttons are also used to increase or decrease the air temperature if pressed when the air dryer is being used.   There are three water pressure settings as well as three air temperature settings on the Brondell Swash 1400 bidet toilet seat.  To the right of the Plus and Minus buttons are the Up and Down arrow buttons.  As it says between them, these buttons are used for adjusting the nozzle position.  There are seven nozzle position settings for both the posterior and feminine wash nozzle.  Using the “Up” arrow during either wash cycle will move the position forward and the “Down” arrow will adjust the position farther back.

Just below this set of buttons is a row of additional feature adjustments which are clearly printed with their function on each button.  First is the Seat Temp button which you will press to adjust the temperature of the heated seat across four settings (Off, Low, Medium and High).  Next is the Spray Width button for choosing one of the three width settings for the wash spray.  Finally there is the Water Temp button for choosing the temperature level of the water used when the wash cycle is in use.  This also has four settings like the Seat Temp button, with Off, Low, Medium and High options.  Beneath these three adjustment controls is a small indicator light so you can see what setting is currently in use.  A blue light means low, pink light means medium, and a red light means high.  If the Seat Temp or Water Temp indicator light is not lit up, it means that setting is turned off.

Additional Features Buttons

There are five buttons at the bottom of the remote that are used for additional features on the Brondell Swash 1400, which you may or may not use regularly depending on your personal preference.  These five buttons are laid out in the same pattern as the five Primary Function buttons at the top of the remote.  The first additional feature button at the top left of this bottom section says “Sterilize” and as you’d expect initiates the sterilization function.  When pressed, a small amount of silver oxide is released in the water and acts as an antibacterial agent to sterilize the nozzle.  You don’t need to use this on a regular basis, (just periodically is OK) as a way to do a more thorough nozzle cleansing.  The upper right button in this area says Deodorize which activates the deodorizer fan to pull air through the carbon filter and remove odors from the toilet bowl area.

In the middle area you will find a button that says Auto.  Use this to initiate a 90 second rear wash cycle (at medium water temperature / medium width / high pressure) with the oscillating feature on.  As soon as the 90 second wash completes, a two minute dry cycle (set to medium air temperature) will begin.  If you keep the Auto button pressed for five seconds this will initiate the same auto wash/dry but for the feminine wash.

The final two buttons, on the bottom left and right, are the User Presets and are marked as User 1 and User 2.  These are used to save the preferred water temperature, spray-width, water pressure, nozzle position and oscillating preference for two different users.  To save the settings, you simply use the bidet and choose your preferred settings.  After you stop the wash cycle or it automatically ends after two minutes, you can press User 1 or User 2 for five seconds. You will hear a beep which tells you the settings have been saved.

The remote control is the key to taking advantage of the many features of the Brondell Swash 1400 bidet toilet seat.  Most people find it to be a fairly intuitive layout that is easy for new users to understand and use quickly.  It’s also a user-friendly and practical design that is a slimmer upgrade from Brondell’s previous models.

What might I be missing with this bidet seat compared to others?

Sometimes the hardest part in making a new purchase is deciding what features you can do without.  There are many similarities among the best bidet seats, but there are small differences that are often what help people make their final decision.  We covered some of the reasons the Brondell 1400 seat may be a good choice for you in the paragraphs above.  Now we will go over a couple of the features you won’t get with this model that you can find on others.

The Brondell Swash 1400 is loaded with lots of features and functionality, so there are only a couple of omissions left off this unit that you can get in other bidets.  First of all, if you are looking for a unit that has an automatic opening and closing lid and seat, you aren’t getting that with the Brondell Swash 1400.  Other models, specifically the popular TOTO S550e and the Kohler Novita BH90/90, are the models you’ll want to choose if you want the auto open and close functionality.  Another feature not found here is the enema wash feature.  The Bio Bidet BB 2000 as well as the older BB 1000 model are both equipped with an enema wash feature that can be useful for people with certain medical needs.  These Bio Bidet seats also have stronger wash sprays compared to the Brondell and other models.  If you need a model with an enema wash or stronger spray pressure, and don’t think features like a sittable lid or user presets are important, then the BB 2000 may be a better option for you. 

Here is our head-to-head comparison of the Brondell Swash 1400 vs Bio Bidet BB 2000

And here is our head-to-head comparison of the Brondell Swash 1400 vs. TOTO S550e


Final Thoughts on the Brondell Swash 1400

The Brondell Swash 1400 bidet toilet seat is a fully-loaded model which includes several user-friendly features that make it one of the most popular models available.   The upgrades that Brondell has added to this latest in their Swash series makes the Brondell 1400 one of the best-equipped seats on the market.  The sittable lid and spray width adjustment are unique features that make this model stand out, not to mention the user-friendly functions like the Auto feature, two user presets, night light and deodorizer.  Brondell is a well-regarded brand within the industry, and compared with similar quality units with similar features, the Swash 1400 is very competitively priced.  Brondell also offers an optional five year extended warranty for $99, so they stand behind their product.  Overall the Brondell 1400 Swash series will continue to be one of the most popular bidet seats thanks to its combination of great features and options in a high-end model at a very reasonable price.

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