Air Hand Dryers and How To Use Them
Air Hand Dryers
An air hand dryer is an air-blower system used in bathrooms as a means for drying hands after washing. Current hand dryers on the market are either motion activated or button activated. There are also different styles of hand dryers, some have blower spouts, others are recessed, some built into faucets, and others are vertical so the user can drag their hands upwards through the air. Some of the most common hand dryers on the market are the Dyson Airblade, Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR , and World Dryer’s AirMax . You can find images of these products below. In addition to the many brands of air hand dryers, there are also two main classes that they can fall into: Warm Air Dryers (WAD) and Jet Air Dryers (JAD). The AirMax is an example of a WAD, and the XLERATOR and Airblade are examples of JAD.
- Warm Air Dryers (WAD): warmer air, lower air speed, older models
- Jet Air Dryers (JAD): cooler air, high air speed, newer models
Hand Drying Procedure
- Activate the Hand Dryer--usually by sensor or button.
- Place hands into the air stream. Some users keep hands stationary, some flip hands over periodically, some rub their hands together, and some pull their hands through the air flow. Some of this procedure depends on the type of hand dryer.
- After drying, leave the machine--it will auto shut off.
Key User Needs
There are a lot of needs when it comes to bathroom procedures, here are a few that are a must-have when it comes to drying your hands:
- Dry hands by 97% moisture reduction or greater.
- Keep hands clean during drying process.
- Dry hands in 10 seconds or less.
Basic Functions
There are a lot of needs when it comes to bathroom procedures, here are a few that are a must-have when it comes to drying your hands:
- Cost: $340(WAD)-$1600(JAD)
- Comon Vendors: Dyson, World Dryer, American Dryer, Smartdri
- Parts:
- Activation Method - button, sensor
- Wall Mount
- Fan Housing
- Blower Outlet
