The Importance of Electric Hand Dryers

An electric hand dryer is an electronic machine that uses a heating element and an air blower to dry hands after a hand wash. Such a machine is most commonly used in public toilets and other public areas as a cost-effective alternative to paper towels.

It was considered a luxury by many during its early times but has proved its importance as a necessity to encourage good hygiene. The daily use of a hand dryer has many advantages and benefits. Here are a few reasons why you should prefer them over hand- or paper towels.

1. Speed – Probably the biggest USP of an electric hand dryer is its ability to provide super-fast drying time and avoiding long queues as they are most commonly installed in public places. You can usually be good to go in less than 10 seconds which is brilliant for high traffic areas. Fixing and maintenance are also quick if you do run into any problems. Hand dryers are quick and easy to maintain and it can take as little as a few minutes to finish the job.
2. Hygiene – Single-use paper towels create a lot of mess and waste which the electric hand dryers get rid of. They provide a hygienic alternative as there is little to no risk of cross-infection from used towels.
3. Cost – Automatic dryers prove to be cost-effective in the long run. They save money by eliminating the need to purchase paper towels regularly and require low maintenance as well as compared to paper towel dispensers. Then, there are the savings from not spending on garbage bins full of used paper towels, picking them off the floor or fixing issues caused by towels being flushed.
4. Environment-Friendly - When deployed on a large scale, these machines eliminate a huge amount of waste by saving the number of paper towels being used, in turn saving the number of trees being cut. They are without any doubt the greener option.
5. Noise – Modern electric hand dryers have come a long way from loud, cumbersome machines and now offer a silent and efficient experience.

All these reasons come together to make electric hand dryers the go-to choice for retail, commercial as well as corporate establishments.