Commercial Hand Dryers | Fast, Quiet and Eco Models

There are hundreds of commercial hand dryers on the market, and more arrive every month. Much of our work is guiding customers through that choice, and often saving them money along the way.

Names like the Dyson Airblade and the Warner Howard Airforce fill public washrooms, but several lesser-known brands match them on performance and beat them on value. Noise, drying speed and hands-in design have all improved sharply in recent years. Our range includes the Mitsubishi Jet Towel in hands-in and hands-under versions, and the XLerator.

Read on for our recommendations by environment, or download our free Hand Dryer Buying Guide.

Budget Hand Dryers

Kitting out a low-traffic washroom, such as a village hall, or a contractor handed a quick job? At this end of the market the dryer simply has to work. Too slow, and people give up and dry their hands on their clothes.

The JETBOX Junior (shown right) pairs a low price with good performance. Not built for heavy traffic, but ideal for a pub or restaurant washroom.
The Budget hand dryer is a traditional unit with an excellent specification for the money.
The Warner Howard EL Warm is a quality dryer from a leading brand at a surprisingly good price.

High-Performance Hand Dryers

As usage goes up, build quality and running cost matter more than headline specifications. The three below earn their place on reliability and cost per dry.

The Gorillo Ultra in silver from Handy Dryers - 95 m/s and a 10-second dry, yet quieter than most in its class at 73dB.
The PR Clean in nickel from Warner Howard - PHS (shown left), built for offices, schools and busy venues, with a finish that suits a smart washroom.
The Kangarillo 2 from Handy Dryers performs well for less than the premium brands, with an automatic element that adjusts heat to the room temperature.

Washroom Image

If your washroom needs to reflect the image of your organisation, you are spoiled for choice. Our favourite is the Mitsubishi Jet Towel SMART, a match for the XLerator and the Dyson V on running cost, with reliability second to none.

Where the washroom itself is the statement, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ is hard to beat on looks and brand recognition, drying hands in 10 seconds at 77dB. The Airblade V HU02 offers the same design language for less.