Switching from paper towels to hand dryers in restrooms can save businesses time and money and keep their restrooms cleaner. However, there are many different hand dryer models on the market, which can make choosing what to get difficult. However, if you use these tips, you can pick the best hand dryer for your company’s restroom needs.
Consider Usage
When you start searching for hand dryers for your business, you will need to consider how they are used. If you are putting them in public restrooms for customers and employee restrooms, then you may need to purchase different hand dryer models due to speed and power needs. On average, office employees use the restroom 4.5 times per day so the hand dryers in staff restrooms could get more use than those in your customer restrooms.
The usage in the restrooms for your customers will vary depending on the type of business you own. If it’s in a restaurant or pub, then it may get moderate use from your customers but in a movie theatre or nightclub, hand dryers may be used much more often. Hand dryers that get heavy use should be more powerful so they last longer and you may want to consider dryers with faster speeds so customers and employees get out of the restroom quickly.
Compare Warranties
If the hand dryers you install get heavy use, then you may want to select from models with longer warranties. Most dryers will have warranties of one to five years depending on the brand and model. A warranty can ensure that your hand dryer will be repaired if it happens to break down while it is still covered, which can save your business an expensive repair bill.
Decide on Size
Hand dryers come in different sizes so they can fit near the sinks in restrooms. Some companies have slim models that can fit in tighter spaces in smaller restrooms. The Mitsubishi Jet Towel hand dryer comes in both slim and smart models that fit in spaces measuring 290mm in height and 250mm in width. The model you pick for your business will depend on the power and drying time that you need.
Compare Drying Speeds
Most hand dryer brands come in standard and high-speed models. Some budget models can take up to 15 seconds to dry hands but most hand dryers will only take nine to 10 seconds. In busy restrooms, the quicker drying times will allow employees and customers to get in and out of the restrooms faster.
Consider Your Budget
Depending on the speed, power, and brand, hand dryers can cost anywhere from about £70 to over £600 or more. The more expensive models generally will have more features, will take less time to dry hands, and have more powerful motors. However, if your budget is tight, then purchasing a budget hand dryer may fit your needs better.
There are many features to consider when you’re searching for hand dryers for your business and these tips can help you find dryers for your business.