While there’s still some way to go, chances are it’ll come a time when electric hand dryers completely replace the use of paper towels and other similar amenities in every workplace and office across the country. It has become known in recent years that automatic hand dryers are simply more efficient, more convenient and more cost-effective to run in the long-term, while at the same time being comprehensively more environmentally friendly than standard paper towels.
However, when the time comes to make the switch, what quickly becomes evident is simply how many different sizes, shapes, specifications and types of electric hand dryers there are to select from on the market. What is crucial to remember is that every type of hand dryer is produced with a specific set of requirements in mind and a specific budget. But with so many different dryers on the market from a hundred and one different brands, it theoretically has never been simpler to find the ideal dryer for any given business or office without any compromise.
So with this in mind, here is a short overview of five of the most important points to consider in terms of selecting the perfect hand dryer for your business or office:
1 – Available Space
First up, be practical and realistic in terms of the amount of space you have available. While the large majority of hand dryers are produced to a relatively similar shape and size, there are different ways in which they are approached and used by the user. Therefore, not every type of hand dryer is suitable for every business washroom across the board, so it is crucial to consider where exactly you plan to position your hand dryer in accordance with the available space. The last thing you’d want is to find yourself having bought a shiny-new hand dryer which when installed is too inconvenient to use.
2 – Location
Along with available space for the hand dryer, it is also a good idea to carefully think about the area in general in which the hand dryer will be placed. For instance, it is no secret that some hand dryers are significantly noisier than others and need for obvious reasons not be installed within 10 feet of a room which needs to be kept silent at all times. There are office areas where noise levels are inconsequential and then there are some areas where things simply need to be kept as quiet as possible at all times. In the case of the latter, there are many quieter models of hand dryers or alternative options on the market that can be just as effective as the hand dryers you would usually associate with a deafening din.
3 – Operation Rates
When it comes to the capability and the quality of the models you select, try to remember that operation rates need to be included into your decision process. The reason is that if you’re looking to buy a hand dryer that will be used nearly 1,000 times every day and be in operation 24/7, chances are you’ll need a significantly more robust and capable machine than one run in an office where the hand dryer is used no more than a few times every day. Some hand dryers are built to operate on a much more constant and higher level than others, hence it’s a good idea to bear this in mind when choosing the most suitable hand dryers for your office.
4 – Energy Efficiency
Be advised that while it could often be tempting to dive headfirst into a seemingly bargain appliance on the surface, those that offer poor energy efficiency are guaranteed to result in higher expenses long-term. In fact, some of the most expensive dryer units on the market can over time be considerably more affordable than those with significantly lower purchase prices.
5 – Costs
Last up, it is important to be realistic in terms of costs as just as is the case with most other industries, there are huge differences between the market’s best-rated brands and those closest to the barrel bottom. While there are always exceptions, it tends to be true that you usually get what you pay for in terms of hand dryers in general, so it is a good idea to set a realistic and workable budget rather than just picking up the cheapest unit you can find.
