Pocket dryers are returning to facilities!

If you are one of those people for whom a visit to the bathroom at a gas station or shopping mall is associated only with noise and wiping wet hands on your pants, you must read this article! We will debunk negative myths and restore your faith in the fact that there are modern and efficient dryers on the market that effectively fulfill their role.

In public bathrooms, electric hand dryers are the most common, as they have a significant advantage over paper towel dispensers. They are a more convenient and cheaper solution, and thanks to their increasingly better parameters, they are also the most effective.

Bathroom attendants do not have to worry several times a day about the level of paper towels in the dispensers. These run out very quickly because people often take out several sheets at once. In addition, used paper does not always end up in the trash can, which also ruins the aesthetics and cleanliness of the room. Furthermore, with paper towel dispensers, it is also necessary to provide a properly fitted waste container and remember to empty it regularly.

To avoid all these problems, property managers most often decide to buy electric hand dryers, which, once installed, do not generate any additional costs, apart from a small electricity consumption. This is a more economical and much more convenient solution. However, it is time to convince both them and you that it is not just about choosing any hand dryer - it is about choosing an effective and reliable model that meets the increasingly high expectations of today's times.

Pocket hand dryers, also known as jet dryers, are the most technologically advanced elements of public toilet equipment, which work perfectly in places with high traffic, such as restaurants, train stations, or shopping malls. Their main advantage is efficient hand drying.

The operation of pocket hand dryers involves placing wet hands in a special "pocket", where the water is quickly removed from both sides of the hands by a strong air stream (its speed can reach up to 95 m/s, while in traditional dryers it oscillates around 20-30 m/s). This prevents bacteria from being blown in all directions with hot air, which greatly increases the level of hygiene and guarantees safe use.

Pocket dryers are taking the market by storm, largely replacing traditional ones. We are following the trend that indicates the sales potential of this part of the assortment. Customers' consciously made purchasing decisions, widely available information about the advancement and technical advantage of pocket models, encourage them to choose a sometimes more expensive but more efficient product. We believe that in the coming years, consumers' interest will be directed towards pocket dryers." commented Krzysztof Walczak, Sales Director at Faneco.

Photo: DYSON Airblade 1600 W Gray Pocket Dryer

The Advantage of Hand Dryers over Paper Towels

Removing moisture from the surface of the skin takes about 7-9 seconds, which is 20-30 seconds less than standard dryers, significantly shortening the process and ensuring low electricity consumption. The low power and high speed of hand dryers allow for a significant reduction in electricity usage, greatly reducing the cost of equipment operation. The energy efficiency of pocket hand dryers makes them an environmentally friendly and most sensible choice currently available. Despite the higher initial cost, the investment pays off in a very short time, and in the long run, the operating costs of the equipment are drastically reduced. Pocket dryers serve reliably for many years. Their flawless operation is completely touchless, providing users with the highest level of cleanliness, comfort, and hygiene. Additionally, pocket dryers are coated with an antibacterial layer, which reduces the risk of microbial growth, ensuring maximum safety.

Safety Guaranteed with HEPA Filters

Some pocket dryers are equipped with high-quality HEPA filters that effectively ensure the cleanliness of the blown air. Dryers from the Orkan series or those with the airblade system from Dyson boast highly advanced filtration.

Photo: Spodek Katowice / FANECO 1900 W MONSUN White Hand Dryers

How to choose the right model in this sea of information?

The efficiency of dryers is influenced by two factors:

the speed of the blown air
the temperature of the air

The first one is of greater importance. The heating element is responsible for the majority of the rated power of dryers. By limiting the power used for heating the air, we can reduce the rated power and therefore the electricity consumption, which has a direct impact on both economic and ecological aspects. Pocket dryers are mainly based on high air velocity. For example, the Orkan pocket dryers by Faneco blow air at a speed of 80-95m/s, which is equivalent to 290-340 km/h. To get an idea of how strong this air flow is, imagine the impact on our hand when we stick it out of a car window at a speed of 90km/h, which is only 1/3 of the potential of a pocket dryer.

What to pay attention to?

the air outlet speed
whether the model has a built-in option to turn off the heating element
whether they have a HEPA filter

Often, when it comes to hand dryers, the argument of their lower hygiene compared to paper towels arises. However, it turns out that this statement is becoming obsolete thanks to HEPA filters (high efficiency particulate air filter). These filters are made of glass fibers and effectively trap particles of ?0.01 ?m, which means they are able to capture 99.95% of mechanical impurities. Thanks to this high filtration efficiency, they can also trap fungal cells, protozoa, bacteria, and most viruses. This fact makes pocket dryers with HEPA filters, such as the mentioned Orkan by Faneco, suitable for use in the pharmaceutical industry, laboratories, treatment rooms, the food industry, electronics, and military shelters.