In past years, electric hand dryers were deemed a bad idea because they were noisy, messy, and pricey. Customers weren’t too thrilled with them, either because they took forever to dry the hands and were sometimes embarrassing to use if they were extra loud. However, those problems have been resolved, and you can find options that are high-speed and energy-efficient, as well as quiet and clean.
The Costs
In most cases, electric hand dryers are a financial investment for company owners. Instead of thinking of them as an added cost, consider all the benefits and reasons why they should be installed in your facility.
It is a given that you will have initial costs when you install a dryer, sometimes upward of $1,000 per dryer, depending on the model and styling. However, you’re also likely to see a return on your investment in as little as seven to 12 months.
A Few Stats
Because these electric hand dryers are designed to perform better and be more efficient, you can save up to 95 percent of your cost of purchasing paper towels. Likewise, you will eliminate almost all maintenance, waste, and labor.
If you factor in that it takes 17 trees to make a ton of paper and the average cost of the towel is two cents each, you can start to realize the financial benefits of using and installing a dryer. Likewise, a dryer can cost 1/10th of a cent to run, depending on where you are located and how energy efficient the machine is.
A Few More Benefits
While the initial cost is higher, you won’t have to purchase any more paper towels. Likewise, you won’t have to take the time to order them, manage inventory, stock the dispensers, and all the other added hassles of paper towels.
