HSD are a leading online retailer of Hand Dryers, consistently beating our competition on price and giving you the best deal. If you were to find any of our competition bettering our price with the same product we will better their price.
Our extensive range includes the following:
Aluminium hand dryers - suitable for damp environments and resistant to corrosion.
ABS hand dryers - where security is not as important but cost is an issue.
High powered hand dryers - for high volume traffic areas
Chrome hand dryers - for applications where aesthetics are the highest priority plus the fact our chrome hand dryers are also vandal resistant and high powered.
Are Hand Dryers more eco friendly and cost effective than Paper Towels?
Are Hand Dryers more eco friendly and cost effective than Paper Towels is a question that has been debated for many years by the paper towel manufacturers and the hand dryer manufacturers. Both sides have commissioned many studies over the years and both sides have defended their markets vigorously.
Hsd has not commissioned any research into this question, however we have scoured and researched the internet in an attempt once and for all try to answer this question. The following is our interpretation based on actual studies and research conducted by many independent research companies including Government departments. Please remember that hsd also sell paper towels as well as hand dryers so we have no gain in being biased or misinterpreting any research we have studied.
Case study one
The first case study we came across went into detail with regards to the number of paper towels used per month, how many deliveries were received per month, delivery van costs including fuel costs and carbon footprint, original warehousing costs as well as manufacturing costs and so on. To say least it was micro analysis. They based their calculation over the period of one year.
The hand dryer went under the same micro analysis from manufacturing to installation and then usage costs over a one year period.
There findings concluded that the hand dryer is just short of three times more eco friendly producing one third of the CO2 compared to using paper towels.
Case study two
Our next survey concluded the following: They claim that 90% cost saving over the use of paper towels. They state the energy required to operate a hand dryer is less than 10% that of the cost of using paper towels. Cost take into account where appropriate staff servicing, stock, stock storage and administration, waste management and laundry. Source: IP Institute
They claim that hand dryers save money in the environment. They claim 24 trees are saved in the lifetime of a hand dryer.
They claim that one ton of paper production requires the consumption of 17 trees. They claim that 35% of landfill is paper towels. They claim the benefits are: No waste management services required, No storage or administration costs, No staff required for servicing, No change or replacement towels required. They claim hand dryers are available 24 hours a day. Maintenance free, Germ free and no contact required.
Case study three
The next case study was a lengthy one and we have condensed showing only a summary of the claimed results.
If you take a hand dryer over its lifetime they claim that it has a global warming burden of 1.6 tons of CO2, they compare this to an equivalent burden of a car travelling a distance of 5100km or 3161 miles. Comparing this over the same period paper towels would result in an average burden of 4.6 tons of CO2.
The study goes on to conclude that the paper towels have double the global warming effect of a hand dryer.
Case study four (Coming soon)
Most recent 20 comments shown
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Excellent quick service from HSD and the hand drier has been great so far
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Quick service and delivery
14th May 2012 - Jean, Lanarkshire
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Delivery was as stated and the hand dryers work perfectly. I am delighted overall - no problems whatsoever.
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All perfect
7th May 2012 - James, Hampshire
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Excellent product for the price, having bought one last year, we have now returned for two more.
Nuff Said !
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Delivery on time, packaging good, support helpful
18th Apr 2012 - Barry, Devon
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Looks good and dries quickly
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Efficient and quick
12th Apr 2012 - P Elvin, West Yorkshire
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Looks good and dries quickly.
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Efficient and quick
12th Apr 2012 - Pam Elvin Yorkshire
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very high powered exactly what we had hope it would be,delivered the next day great service.
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Must be 5 stars +
2nd Apr 2012 - I Turnbull, Aberdeenshire
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Good service and details of the drier which arrived as quickly as promised - fitted and working the next day
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Easy purchase, delivery as quick as promised - hopefully will not need support
20th Feb 2012 - Bernard, Dorset
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The dryer has surprised us all with the quality of construction, easy of installation and most importantly the output of warm air. For the price is is excellent vaule.
Customer Experience
Small problem over delivery, courier went to the wrong house with one item and the other was delivered on the wrong day. Neither problem caused us any trouble and it was not your companies fault. Items were in good condition when received.
28th Nov 2011 - Barry, Devon
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The hand dryer arrived the following day,has plenty of power and looks smart. Excellent service,would use again.
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No complaints.
26th Oct 2011 - Howard Whyte,Notts
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Clean lines, looks good when fitted. Automatic function works well,airflow is good. Heat takes a short while to build up.
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Service very good.Ordered goods Monday morning, received them on Wednesday morning.Properly packed and in perfect condition.
9th Oct 2011 - Peter Bostock,Devon
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Quality, price and value is all in proportion.
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First class service.
22nd Jul 2011 - Mr Ali, West Midlands
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Good web site easy to find item required. Good price and delivered as promised. Would use HSD again and recommend to others.
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Service was good, delivery was excellent. Good web site easy to find item required. Good price and delivered as promised. Would use HSD again and recommend to others.
5th Jun 2011 - Paul R Winchester
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very pleased with product
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Excellent
5th May 2011 - Kevin, Kidderminster
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ORDERING WAS EASY
PAYING WAS EASY
DELIVERY WAS FAST
PRODUCT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION
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GOOD
2nd May 2011 - Peter, Tyne and Wear
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Good, solid machine, dries well, excellent value for money, quick delivery - thank you.
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Excellent in all aspects
23rd Apr 2011 - John, Derbyshire
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was exactly as described and delivery was fast.could not find any room for improvement im sure.
Many thanks.
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exccelent
20th Apr 2011 - Neil, kent
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Great really happy, everything I read being true.
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Arrived on time and email to confirm purchase/delivery
16th Apr 2011 - David, Lancashire
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Our local dentist has 2 of your hand driers installed, and both are working perfectly,as opposed to the 2 that they replaced.
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Very efficient
16th Jan 2011 - Colin Gooding, Kent
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Very good product, purchased 2 for a customer who was very impressed with the performance and the price.
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As already mentioned, my experience with hsdOnline has been very impressive and faultless.
1st Jan 2011 - Jeff, London
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Great little hand dryer, perfect for what we need (children's nursery)
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Very swift delivery
20th Dec 2010 - Kerry, Nottinghamshire
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