Hand dryers are devices that allow you to dry your hands with a stream of air, without the need for towels. For this reason, they are often used in public restrooms and such facilities as catering establishments or shopping malls. They are convenient to use, easy to keep clean and energy-efficient. What are the best hand dryers available from Faneco in 2022? We present our ranking and take a closer look at what to consider when choosing this type of device.
Ranking of hand dryers
All Faneco hand dryers are commonly used in offices, hotels or public toilets. However, not every device will work in every place. Therefore, we have created a ranking of Faneco hand dryers. Thanks to it you can choose a model that will be convenient to use, trouble-free and reliable.
Presented in our ranking hand dryers are the most popular devices of this type from the Faneco offer. We compare eight models, responding to different needs of investors:
|
Mistral |
Mistral PRO |
Housing Material |
ABS Plastic |
ABS Plastic |
Color |
White |
White |
Rated Power |
2000 W |
1500 W |
Activation Method |
Automatic - Photocell |
Automatic - Photocell |
Airflow |
2,7 m³/min |
1.8 m³/min |
Air Speed |
>20 m/s |
35 m/s |
Drying Time |
25 second |
10-12 second |
Noise Level |
60 dB |
72 dB |
Cord Length |
0,8 m |
1 meter |
Dryer Dimensionsy |
Height: 240 mm, Width: 240 mm, Depth: 230 mm. |
Height: 220 mm, Width: 150 mm, Depth: 148 mm |
Dryer Weight |
2,2 kg |
1,4 kg |
Certification |
CE |
CE |
Protection Rating |
IPX1 |
IPX4 |
Warranty |
2 years "door-to-door" |
2 years "door-to-door" |
|
Solano |
Ponente |
Housing Material |
Brushed stainless steel |
ABS Plastic |
Color |
Matte finish |
Silver |
Rated Power |
2500 W |
2300 W |
Activation Method |
Automatic - Photocell |
Automatic - Photocell |
Required Activation Distance |
3-15 cm |
|
Air Speed |
26 m/s |
20 m/s |
Drying Time |
15-20 seconds |
15-20 seconds |
Cord Length |
0,8 m |
0,8 m |
Dryer Dimensions |
Height: 237 mm, Width: 270 mm, Depth: 208 mm. |
Height: 230 mm, Width: 265 mm, Depth: 210 mm. |
Dryer Weight |
4,75 kg |
3,25 kg |
Certification |
CE |
CE |
Protection Rating |
IPX1 |
IPX1 |
Warranty |
2 years "door-to-door" |
2 years "door-to-door" |
|
Zonda |
Bora |
Housing Material |
Brushed, lacquered stainless steel 304 |
Polished stainless steel |
Finish |
Matte |
Glossy |
Rated Power |
2500 W |
1350 W |
Activation Method |
Automatic - Photocell |
Automatic - Photocell |
Air Output |
4,5 m³/min |
2,17 m³/min |
Air Speed |
30 m/s |
100 m/s |
Drying Time |
15 seconds |
10-12 seconds |
Cord Length |
0,9 m |
0,7 m |
Dryer Dimensions |
Height: 240 mm, Width: 270 mm, Depth: 142 mm. |
Height: 173 mm, Width: 255 mm, Depth: 150 mm. |
Dryer Weight |
5,21 kg |
3 kg |
Certification |
CE |
CE |
Protection Rating |
IPX1 |
IPX1 |
Warranty |
2 years "door-to-door" |
2 years "door-to-door" |
Hand dryer - what to choose and what to follow?
Wanting to know what hand dryer to choose, you need to take into account all the parameters shown in the above list. You need to remember that you will use it for a minimum of several years. Therefore, buying a device that does not meet the needs of users and does not fit into the place where it is to be located, negatively affects the comfort of the bathroom and discourages the use of the equipment in question. As a result, the cost of the device may not be recouped because it is not used.
In order to know what kind of hand dryer to choose, it is necessary to consider such parameters as power, type of housing, noise level, method of activation, power, weight of the device, drying time, as well as dimensions. In different places, each will have a different weight. For example, in office bathrooms it is inadvisable to install dryers that generate a lot of noise. On the other hand, high-traffic areas should use devices that provide fast drying.
The chosen hand dryer must also harmonize with the rest of the bathroom design. To this end, our offer includes models in different color versions. The most common are variants with white or black housings, as well as those made of polished steel. This allows you to match the device to the style in which the bathroom is decorated, and to take care of such issues as the use of contrasting equipment in toilets for people with disabilities.
Hand dryers - comparison of parameters
Hotel, office, school - in each of these places you need different hand dryers. A different model will work in a place where the bathroom is used by a few people, and another where hundreds or thousands of people pass each day. The above summary allows you to make the best choice based on a comparison of parameters. How to interpret the given information?
Hand dryers - the method of activation
Currently, there are two types of hand dryers on the market - with a button and automatically activated, using motion sensors. In the case of the latter, it is enough to place your hands in the field of the sensor to start the device. Some of them turn off automatically after a certain period of time, while others - automatically when the hands are removed from under the sensor. This means that using them is extremely hygienic, as it does not require touching the device. In addition, a touchless hand dryer such as the Mistral Pro uses less energy than models that are activated in other ways. This means that when looking for a device that will be both ecological and economical (which is especially important in an era of inflation, when every investor is looking for savings), it is worth betting on an automatic hand dryer.
Hand dryers - power consumption
The power of an electric hand dryer translates directly into its efficiency. You need to take this into account, especially in a situation where you choose a dryer for a place with high traffic. A low-power device consumes less energy than, for example, a 2000-watt hand dryer. On the other hand, it needs more time to dry hands effectively. In our ranking, we presented devices with a power of 1000 to 2500 watts.
Hand dryer - dimensions
Thanks to miniaturization, smaller and smaller models of hand dryers are available on the market. The dimensions of these devices are especially important for small bathrooms. A perfect example here is the Mistral Pro dryer, with a height of 22 cm, a width of 15 cm and a depth of less than 15 cm. Thus, it works well even in very small rooms, when arranging which every centimeter of space saved is important.
Application of hand dryer
Hand dryer in toilets is one of those devices that not only helps to maintain the highest level of hygiene also in those places where the volume of traffic is very high. It also helps to optimize costs.
Dryers are used in a variety of places, such as:
- educational institutions, such as schools and kindergartens,
- commercial facilities - stores, supermarkets, shopping malls,
- catering establishments such as restaurants and cafes,
- health care facilities - hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices,
- public facilities such as offices,
- offices, and workplaces such as factories or warehouses,
- public restrooms at train stations, gas stations and airports,
- service points - gyms, cinemas, beauty salons or spas.
In all the aforementioned places it is necessary to use solutions that are easy to use, cheap to operate and safe for users. They must also be resistant to acts of vandalism. Modern hand dryers from Faneco meet all these conditions.
Hand dryers - price
Prices for hand dryers range from several hundred to several thousand zlotys. They depend primarily on the type of device. More expensive models are primarily dryers designed for public toilets, hotels and other places where there are many people every day. They are distinguished by higher efficiency and durability compared to non-professional models; in addition, they are made of more durable materials, so they can be used intensively for a longer period of time.
At the same time, it is worth remembering that the higher price of a hand dryer compared to such items of equipment as a towel dispenser does not mean that it is also more expensive in the long run. On the contrary - the need to regularly buy and refill towels is eliminated. In turn, technological developments mean that modern hand dryers use less and less electricity, while working more and more efficiently. This means that their use brings real savings over time, and the price of a hand dryer will quickly pay for itself.
Hand dryers - noise level
In many places a very important issue is the noise level. Its source, for example, can be a noisy hand dryer. On the market there are devices that generate sounds of even more than 80 dB. Most models of Faneco dryers presented in our ranking create noise of 60-75 dB.
Although they are inconvenient for the environment, there is a perception that a quiet hand dryer operates inefficiently. In many cases, drying time in them is much longer than in the case of noisier devices with higher motor speed. Therefore, before making a choice, it is important to determine whether it is more important in a particular location to ensure the shortest possible drying time or to keep the noise level low.