What makes hand dryers eco-friendly?

Exceptional Energy Efficiency

Our custom motors help achieve best in class energy efficiency – running from just 200 watts.

Very low running costs

Based on standard UK electricity rates our Quantum dryer will cost just £10 per year to run based on 200 washes per day, 365 days per year.

Environmentally friendly

Save hundreds of kilograms of paper towels going to landfill by choosing electric hand dryers.

Long Lifespan

Our dryers have a reputation for reliability. Our Quantum was tested to 10,000 hours.


Setting the bar for hand dryer efficiency, the new ECO range includes Airdri’s Quantum hand dryer, which, costing just £10 per year to run, is the most energy efficient hand dryer available worldwide. It offers a 96% reduction in the annual outlay for electricity when compared to a standard dryer, meaning not only lower running costs, but a drastic reduction in energy consumption.

The Airdri ECO range features three hand dryer models that all run on less than 1,000 watts, the industry standard for a dryer to be considered ‘green’.


Be aware of the impact of paper towels on the environment

Whilst you can purchase paper towels that are made from recycled materials, the paper towel itself cannot be recycled because of potential contamination risks and as such, must be sent to landfill, usually in plastic bags. With each paper towel weighing 2 grams – it doesn’t take long for even a small business to generate a vast amount of paper towel waste.

We’ve created a calculator that can give you an accurate estimation of how much paper towel waste your business sends to landfill.

Use the calculator>


CAFE

A typical café will need 3 hand drying stations.

Paper Towels Quazar Hand Dryers
Initial Outlay £30 £864
Running cost £2,190 £102
Waste sent to landfill 480kg 0kg
Total Year One £2,220 £966
Total Year Two onwards £2,220 £102
Based on 100 washes per day, using 2 paper towels per wash. Paper towels weigh 2 grams each.

 

OFFICE

A typical office will need 7 hand drying stations.

Paper Towels Quazar Hand Dryers
Initial Outlay £70 £2,016
Running cost £5,110 £238
Waste sent to landfill 1,120kg 0kg
Total Year One £5,180 £2,254
Total Year Two onwards £5,110 £238
Based on 100 washes per day, using 2 paper towels per wash. Paper towels weigh 2 grams each.

SCHOOL

A typical school will need 18 hand drying stations.

Paper Towels Quest Hand Dryers
Initial Outlay £180 £4,806
Running cost £13,140 £774
Waste sent to landfill 2,880kg 0kg
Total Year One £13,320 £5,580
Total Year Two onwards £13,140 £774
Based on 100 washes per day, using 2 paper towels per wash. Paper towels weigh 2 grams each.

 

Stadium

A typical stadium will need 300 hand drying stations.

Paper Towels Quantum Hand Dryers
Initial Outlay £3,000 £175,000
Running cost £219,000 £1,500
Waste sent to landfill 48,000kg 0kg
Total Year One £222,000 £176,500
Total Year Two onwards £219,000 £1,500
Based on 100 washes per day, using 2 paper towels per wash. Paper towels weigh 2 grams each.

 

 

 

 

Please note:

The standard cost of a paper towel is 1p per towel, however under some contracts this cost could be less.

These examples are for illustration purposes only – the Airdri team will be happy to provide a custom savings overview based on your business.


The airdri eco range

We have three dryers on our ECO range that each offer a superior energy efficient solution as well as giving additional options of features such as dry speed, sound output, ADA compliancy and a choice of designs and colours that will suit any washroom.

  • The Quantum

    The Quantum is the most energy efficient hand dryer on the market. Running on just 200 watts, it will cost less than £10 per year to run (based on 200 washes per day) and it has a life expectancy of around 10,000 hours.

    Drying Speed

    10-12 seconds

    Noise Level

    85 dBA

    ADA Compliant

    Yes

    Colour Options

    Brushed Stainless Steel

    Nominal Output kW
    @230 V

    0.2 KW

    Annual Running Cost

    £10 (based on 200 washes per day, 365 days per year)

  • The Quazar

    The Quazar features an ultra slim profile and low noise output making it the most socially inclusive model in the range. This model runs on just 1kW too, making it a sustainable choice for the modern washroom.

    Drying Speed

    17 seconds

    Noise Level

    70 dBA

    ADA Compliant

    Yes

    Colour Options

    White, Black, Chrome

    Nominal Output kW
    @230 V

    1

    Annual Running Cost

    £67 (based on 200 washes per day, 365 days per year)

  • The Quest

    Built for the demands of busy washrooms, the Quest offers a 15 second dry time and a low noise output.

    Drying Speed

    15 seconds

    Noise Level

    72 dBA

    ADA Compliant

    No

    Colour Options

    White, Black, Chrome

    Nominal Output kW
    @230 V

    0.95

    Annual Running Cost

    £58 (based on 100 washes per day, 365 days per year)


LOOKING TO COMPARE RUNNING COSTS BASED ON USAGE?

Use our Running Cost Calculator to get an accurate picture of how much you can save by choosing an Airdri electric hand dryer v.s. opting for paper towels.

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