A heated seat sounds like a luxury until the first January morning you use one. Then the question becomes practical: what does it actually cost to run?
The Real Numbers
A typical heated seat draws about 50 watts while warming. Even running around the clock in a Utah winter, that lands somewhere between one and two dollars a month on your power bill. Most modern units use timers and occupancy sensing, so real usage is far lower.
Set It And Forget It
Nearly every smart toilet we install lets you schedule the seat heater. Set it to warm up before your morning routine and sleep the rest of the day, and the cost rounds to pennies.
The Bottom Line
If a heated seat is the feature holding you back, the power bill is not a reason to wait. The comfort-per-dollar ratio is hard to beat in any home upgrade.