eXtreme Air® vs. Xlerator®

A requirement for any business, restaurant, or organization is having a restroom. Restrooms can be found anywhere, as they are always a necessity. In these restrooms, you will often see hand dryers taking the place of paper towels. There are numerous reasons businesses and organizations are switching to hand dryers over paper towels, including the reduced amount of waste and increased energy efficiency.

One major issued that plagues business owners when it comes to placing a hand dryer in their restroom is the decision about which brand to buy. Two of the main brands out right now are American Dryer (of which we are a proud authorized dealer) and Excel Dryer. There are various types of hand dryers available from both manufacturers, however American Dryer has chosen two of the most popular models from both manufacturers and compared the two. This comparison should help make your purchasing decision a little easier.

 

eXtreme Air

Xlerator

DRYING TIME

10 - 15 seconds

10 - 15 seconds

AIR VELOCITY

16,000 LFM at Nozzle
14,000 LFM 4" from Nozzle

16,000 LFM at Nozzle
14,000 LFM
4" from Nozzle

AIR TEMPERATURE

135° F

135° F

DIMENSIONS

10 1/8" W x 9 3/8" H x 5 5/8" D

11 3/4" W x 12 11/16" H x 6
11/16" D

GREEN SPEC LISTED

Yes

Yes

LEED CREDITS

EA Credit 1
Optimized Energy Performance
EA Prerequisite 2
Minimum Energy Performance

EA Credit 1
Optimized Energy Performance
EA Prerequisite 2
Minimum Energy Performance

WARRANTY

5 year limited warranty
includes same day factory
repair or part replacement

5 years

You will notice that these two hand dryers are very similar, however there are a few minor differences that can have a huge impact on your decision. The American Dryer hand dryer is smaller than the Excel Dryer unit, making it ideal for areas with limited space. Both hand dryers have a 5 year warranty, however American Dryer offers same day factory repair or part replacement. This can prove vital should your hand dryer ever decide to quit working.

What type of hand dryer do you have in your business or organization? What are the benefits or disadvantages of your hand dryers? We’d love to hear from you!

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