Should I Get a Bidet or Washlet? Let the Grumpy Plumber Decide for You

[@jimwholaver4265]

Thanks!

[@showmedmonys]

Yes I do have one n it's great. I have had one for about three years

[@pinktiptoes7491]

Can you do a video to raise the water level in the bowl? We just installed an Ove bidet and the water level is too low. Love all your videos!

[@invisableobserver]

Are they the same thing as the three sea shells on the movie Demolition man? 🐚🐚🐚

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

The Washlet has more features than a bidet. I think you’ll like it better and it’s cheaper.

[@invisableobserver]

I owe ya a beer@@TheGrumpyPlumber

[@jimwholaver4265]

Love to buy you a beer

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

How nice of you! Thanks!

[@jimwholaver4265]

I use to work at Honda plants had bidets at head quarters

[@LearnPlumbing]

The Grumpy Plumber gets pretty Happy talking about water splashing on his butt

[@crystalsnow9752]

Hi there Mr Jim, I brought a luxe 320 with need of hot water. I hooked the cold up from the toilet but hot is under sink and was so rusted the valve cracked at connection but shut off still works thank God. But I have to replace the hot water valve don't know how to cut off hot water tank flow to do it. Even if I find a key somewhere to shut off city to house isn't the hot water tank still full once I take the valve off? I don't have $350 quoted so I must do it myself. How do I shut off hot water tank???😢 PLEASE HELP

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Isn’t there a shut off valve on top of the water heater? Turn that off. Relieve the pressure at a hot water faucet. When you remove the valve, you will get some water but not a lot. Use a big bath towel to catch the water. If you’re not understanding this, please give me more information.

[@crystalsnow9752]

There is only a shut off of cold line going up to tank, ill try that cause I'm waiting for a shark cap just in case I'm screwing up. Thanks so much.

[@billy2bob63]

You didn’t talk about the prices of both of these! $$$$$$$$ Thanks guys

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

If you buy online and install it yourself, it will be cheaper for you. Prices vary for both.

[@billy2bob63]

Hey Grumpy i just had the water shut off on my Delta SBS faucet. I was using it on hot filling the sink to shave and it just stopped. Lol No water at all hot or cold but definitely have water going to the valve. Can you please explain this problem so i can fix it?

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

You might need to replace the battery in the faucet.

[@billy2bob63]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber Ok thank you

[@woofinu]

Maybe the Grumpy Plumber is grumpy because he didn't have one growing up. I would like to have one too, but there is no electric outlet near the toilet. Are there battery-operated bidets or washlets? I don't want to deal with grumpy electricians.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Yes, you can go on Amazon and buy one for under $50. You can install it yourself and it only uses cold water. We have a video coming out on a competitive bidet. Stay tuned.

[@woofinu]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber Thank you. Looking forward to that video.

[@BrendaEisenhart-ve2gb]

Ok hot water heater girl from river Rouge again...both thermostats are set the same 125, (electric heater) we took the top element out it was fried, put new one in and filled it up yesterday after about 6 hours the water was hot I washed a load of clothes. the next day no hot water again...fried top element again. I have a well with a pump. My old heater was a whirlpool and it lasted 25 years...never no problems filling or heating..ever!! Wth is going on!! Now, another new element, filling tank and took one wire of the elements so they are not on (my friends Idea) I don't understand why the tank wouldn't be full enough to cover top element 😢 my old one filled fine 😞 crap!!

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

A standard electric 240 volt water has two elements and two thermostats, an upper and lower. The upper element heats 75% of the water. The lower element heats 25% of the water. If you are frying the upper element and not the lower element, it sounds like you are having an electrical problem. It should only take an hour to heat the water up to temperature. If you have a 110 volt heater, that only has one element in it. I think you should call an electrician, not a plumber, to check your power source.

[@michaelfarris2556]

So, is this cold water splashing on your backside?

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

You can adjust the temperature on a Washlet toilet seat.

[@leonardhandzlik6008]

Well, if cost is a factor, it is a bidet , hands down. I've got an add-on bidet on my toilet that I bought on Amazon for about $40. It works just great. It uses the cold water, but believe me, it doesn't feel that cold on your butt. As for the Toto Washlet, you are talking about $300-400 for the toilet seat depending on features. The Toto Washlet toilet is about $1400. As I see it, the object is to clean your butt, and my $40 bidet does just fine.

[@gullreefclub]

You must live in the southern part of the country because where I live the cold water is fairly comfortable warm from late May early June thru late September and is generally acceptable temperature in late April and until late October but from November to April the cold water where I live is cold enough to chill beer and that is just too cold to be spraying on my butt but to each their own.

[@urabundant]

I have one! I love it! My husband doesn't even know i enstalled it! Lol I haven't bought toilet paper since July! I wrote the date on my roll! Lol He isvthe only one using it! 😎

[@NorthwoodsAmerican]

And you you don’t like either of those ideas maybe Ming Ling down at the Chinese restaurant can advise you better😉

[@marybroderick8265]

Thanks for recommending a toilet closet auger for a clog. It worked great and no need for a plumber. But ouch ! $73 at Home Depot.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Wow ! The price went up but still cheaper than a plumber!