Based on a number of frustrating experiences with Sanicare.com (in particular the owner, Robert) I strongly recommend not doing business with this company. Robert initially discouraged me from buying the product I called in to purchase, gave me misleading information on product comparisons, and then when I attempted to return the product for the one I had originally called to purchase, he was not only incredibly rude, insulting and disagreeable, but refused to accept the product back in return for the one I wanted, and then refused to respond to my phone calls and written requests for various remedies. I have rarely been treated so poorly as a customer, and his complete refusal to accept any one of a number of my suggestions to meet me part way speaks to his lack of customer support. He quoted his web page that such personal items were not returnable, yet he never told me during our discussion that if I did not like it, he would not accept it back. Had I known this, I would certainly NOT have taken a chance on another product when I was so happy with the one I have been using. Basic details include: I originally called to order another of the exact Toto Bidet (SW553 I have owned for about 3 years, because it has worked so well for both my wife and I. and we were prepared to install one in our second bathroom. Robert proceeded to tell me that Toto is standing on its (old) reputation and has become technically obsolete, not keeping up with more advanced bidets (specifically the Coway BA13 he was steering me toward). Not being conversant on "bidet-talk," it was impossible for me to sort out his truths from his exaggerations, but I felt he would be the logical person to know the differences at some depth. I also knew there was no pricing difference between the two units, so I had no reason to suspect he was just trying to extract more money from my purchase (although now I feel it is possible he either had a falling out with Toto, or gets more commission by selling Coway). The bottom line is that I purchased the Coway on his strong and convincing, indeed compelling statements about the superiority of the unit over the Toto. Immediately upon installation, and every day since then, both my wife and I have been disappointed in virtually all operating aspects of the Coway. I could provide details on a point-by-point basis, but this is already too long a message. The real reason for writing this is not to attempt to "sell" people on my preferred Toto unit, or to badmouth Coway. It is to try to persuade buyers to use a vendor who is more customer-oriented and less antagonistic. There are so many to pick from…why use someone who won't even return calls to work out a mutually agreeable solution?
I had the same issue withe this product when I ordered two of Sanicare Bidets from Bristol and can not use because the leaking hose. i should read the review before I order from this company.
My lesson is to read review before order anything from Internet.i never purchased anything from this company again. My lost is $71.95.
Yikes, Customer Service at Sanicare is TERRIBLE to say the least. They are condescending, rude and will talk right over you.
They also say that "you" are the problem and not the product. All I needed was a washer replaced that had been pinched and they stated I needed to send in the whole unit back at my expense then I needed to pay for shipping back to me. All this for a washer. What a horrible company and a waste of money and time.
I am so glad this was a unit for a guest bath and not the Master Bath. I bought that one from a United Kingdom Company who has great customer service. I received it damaged and they sent me a new one as long as I provided a photo of the damage.
2 years later the sprayer leaked my fault not theirs) and even though it was out of warranty they sold me another one for 50% off. I dealt with a customer service rep named Lucas at wet-water.co.uk
Needless to say, I will now have to buy another bidet and I will definitely not be buying it from Sanicare; instead I will order it from wet water in the U.K.