Commercial Bathroom Hot Air Automatic Hands Free Hand Dryers

Commercial bathroom hot air automatic hands free dryers offer an economical alternative to the use of paper towels.  All models and brands, to some extent or another, significantly reduce the amount of paper towel waste.  Some of the latest, most sophisticated models, are so efficient that they offer facilities a 90-95 percent cost savings reduction over that of paper towels.

In addition to the obvious economic advantage this represents, it is also a major contributor toward more environmentally sound architecture and green building design.  Energy efficient models save electricity as well as trees, so reduction of building carbon footprint is also a contributing factor to the overall value that these devices bring to commercial washroom design. 

Automatic dryers are also used extensively in restrooms that are so remote that restocking of paper towels is either infrequent, too expensive, or both.  Such facilities include parks, truck stops on major interstates, rest areas, and buildings located in very small towns in the American West.

Commercial bathroom hot air automatic hands free dryers are also finding their way into high use facilities where the sheer volume of paper towels represents both a huge, needless expenditure of money and an environmental disposal problem.  Such facilities include, but are not limited to, airports, schools, theaters, and stadiums.

Dryer technology has been around for decades, but it has taken years for it to become a practical replacement for towel waste.  Earlier units used too much electricity and did not always dry the hands effectively.  Temperature was also a problem, with some air being uncomfortably hot, while other air being way too cold.  Older models were also push button operated, so there was a sanitation concern about surfaces being constantly touched by multiple users.

None of these problems exist with today’s commercial bathroom hot air automatic hands free dryers.  Touch free operation is becoming the industry standard, so no part of the device ever has to be touched by the user.  Electrical engineering has also improved.  Newer models use 80 percent less electricity than preceding generations of conventional units.  Some units are designed for low use restrooms and offer a unit, decorative appeal.  Other, newer models feature such characteristics a durable cast iron covers, reliable motors, and fine finishes that combine function with form in a manner that matches any style of restroom interior.

Two particular brands of commercial bathroom hot air automatic hands free dryers have recently made a significant impact on the world of architecture.  These brands are the Aerix™, manufactured by Bradley Corporation, and the XLERATOR®, made by Excel. 

The Bradley Aerix™ is featured in a number of recent case studies involving both new constructions and renovation.  Remodels are easy with this particular dryer because it is so easy to install.  There are adjustable speed and ADA compliant models available for every application.

The Excel Xlerator® is the first commercial bathroom hot air automatic hands free dryer to qualify for LEED® credits and to feature a GreenSpec® listing.  It ranks at the top of the power conservation curve, using 80 percent less energy than many competing models.  It is renowned for its touch free hygeinics and unique drying process that dries hands completely in 10 to 15 seconds.