Hands-In Hand Dryer Choice
For anyone in any doubt, a Hands-In hand dryer is a dryer used by putting your hands into it – usually straight downwards, rather than underneath it. This style was made popular in the UK by the enormous success of the Dyson Airblade, although interestingly, the concept was invented by Mitsubishi several years earlier.
(If you are as obsessed with hand dryers as we are, then click here to read more about the first Mitsubishi Jet Towel prototype!)
Since then, however many newcomers have arrived in the market and there are now hands-in dryers which arguably outperform the pioneering models either in terms of functionality or price. Here, then is a short list of the most popular hands-in dryers available in the UK market today:
Dyson Airblade AB14
As one of the most highly-priced hand dryers available, it really needs to out-perform the competition, and although it is an excellent dryer in many respects, and it has been incrementally improved over the years, there are still some downsides which we hear a lot from customers. The biggest one is that it does not have a drip tray, and so whatever is blasted off people’s wet and soapy hands, can end up on the floor, especially in an area of high use. Dyson
The second issue is the noise level. Dyson’s powerful motor is very loud. Despite the new model being less loud than its predecessor it is still one of the loudest hand dryers available, offering 81 dB level noise operation.
But despite all of that, the Airblade AB14 is the best-selling hands-in dryer in the UK today, by a large margin, and there is certainly no doubt that the brand carries a certain cachet and reputation.
The Mitsubishi Wave
This is the original and much improved hands-in hand dryer which by allowing the heating element to be turned off, and the speed of the motor to be turned down, can claim one of the lowest power consumption figures in its class, running at just 550 watts. On top of this, it is a well-built and well-supported hand dryer, which adds style to any washroom. It has only made serious inroads into the UK market in recent years but has been a big seller elsewhere in the world for many years.
Its noise levels are excellent, running at just 59 dB at the point of operation. You can find these hand dryers in use across many commercial facilities up and down the country, you can find Mitsubishi have some of the best-acclaimed reviews and case studies, a whole host of which are available here. So you can be sure that whilst it's not the cheapest hands-in dryer, this fairly reflects its quality and reputation, and it's not just on our word!
The Gorillo Ultra
The Gorillo Ultra hands-in hand dryers from Handy Dryers are some of the most powerful & popular options available today, Gorillo are famed for their ultra-quiet operation, precise design efficiency, and incredible 5-year warranty ensuring long-lasting washroom hygiene product. These dryers come with a whole host of adjustable options, offering huge deployability across a wide variety of facilities. The Ultra model comes with water waste collection, and air sterilisation, as well as all the quality features already established in the alternative Gorillo offerings. These are some of the most luxurious and premium-feel offerings in the market and come considerably cheaper than your average Dyson Airblade. Like the Mitsubishi too, these come with a wide array of backings and testimonials from major firms, ensuring you know it's not just us that are ranting and raving about these dryers. Let's take just one example from the NEC in Birmingham:
"450 were delivered on time and have now been installed without a single failure... an excellent high end product that dries hands remarkably well."
We hope that has clarified the strengths and weaknesses of the most popular hands-in hand dryers available today, and if you need any more advice please do not hesitate to call one of our experts on 01934 253600.