Wall-mounted hair dryers: pros and cons, brands, choice, operation

As soon as it comes to devices for drying hair, as a rule, they remember household or professional hair dryers. However, there is one more modification that is often forgotten. We are talking about wall-mounted devices that can be used both in public places and at home. What are their distinctive characteristics?

Today, a wall mounted hair dryer is an excellent choice not only for hotel establishments, fitness centers and beauty salons, but also for a private house or apartment. Modern designs are characterized by their comfort, small size, ease of use, safety.

The devices are equipped with regulators of the direction of flow of air masses and their temperatures, sensors of degrees and operating time.

The choice of hairdryers is extensive, however, it is possible to classify all types of stationary devices according to a number of features.

1. Launch type. Automatic, semi-automatic and push-button. If everything is clear with the latter, then the former begin to work immediately after removing the device from the socket. Disconnection occurs after the nozzle is returned back to the stand.
2. Design. There are both "traditional" (with a pistol type handle), and in a futuristic style. Shockproof and anti-static plastic is used mainly to create the body.
3. Appearance. Wall-mounted hair dryers can differ in design, color palette.
4. Functionality. A modern wall-mounted device can be equipped with various switches for speed, heating temperature and other necessary options. It must be said that many modifications have protection against excessive heating and overdrying.
5. Together with the device go additional nozzles - the quantity, configuration and parameters depend solely on the modifications and the manufacturer.

These devices, consisting of several parts (the device itself and the wall unit), perfectly cope with the tasks of drying hair and carefully consume electrical energy. Devices can be used even in more "harsh" conditions than regular hair dryers.

It’s worth starting with the benefits.

1. The variety of options. The device can be either small, medium or large sizes, it all depends on the size of your bathroom and installation conditions.
2. “Always at hand”. There is no longer any need to wind the cord around the base, look for free space in the box, the device does not fall out of the cabinet - this is very practical, especially when there are young children in the house.
3. Profitability and the lowest noise threshold. A wall-mounted hair dryer in the bathroom consumes electricity no more than a simple household appliance, and the fan functions so silently that even in houses with good audibility it will not disturb the neighbors' morning sleep.

The minuses should not be forgotten either.

1. Rigid fixation. The design does not allow you to quickly move the device from one place to another like a mobile device.
2. The need for a power source. Requires a power outlet in the bathroom for a hairdryer or connect the device directly to the network. Not everyone is able to work with electricity themselves, therefore, you will have to allocate a certain amount to call a specialist.
3. Reduced free space in the bathroom. But such a flaw is palpable only if you have chosen a very large device. Not very dimensional hair dryers do not lose at all in their abilities, and sometimes even the most practical ones.

To choose a quality unit, before going to the store or opening the page of the online store It is necessary to study the rating of the best manufacturers and their samples of hair dryers.

• Valera Professional Is a trademark from Switzerland. One of the European favorites for the production of professional hairdressing tools. The brand was created in 1955 by Ligo Electric and in its history has reached a grandiose scale of production. The company annually produces over 1,500,000 pieces of Valera hair dryers.

• Ksitex - A well-known trademark in the Russian Federation, the issue of hair dryers of which are engaged in China. Under the brand under consideration, a wide variety of hygiene products are manufactured: dispensers and different sizes of paper and toilet paper towel holders, hand dryers, automatic liquid soap dispensers, mixers, touch (automatic) urns, wall-mounted hair dryers for pools, SPA salons , hotel rooms and so on.

• Company Nofer (Spain, Barcelona). For over 45 years, he has been designing and manufacturing sanitary products, fittings and accessories (including wall hair dryers) from stainless steel and enameled steel for homes and public places, including equipment for people with disabilities.

• Company Starmix. An extensive assortment: from cleaning equipment to household electrical appliances. However, this does not interfere with the production of solid wall-mounted hair dryers.

Today, a very extensive selection of wall-mounted devices is presented, which differ not only in configuration, color, and structural properties. Before making your choice, it is a little better to navigate the technical parameters of the hairdryers, external differences and certainly take into account the conditions and intensity of use of the device.

Here are the key aspects of choosing a device.

• Power. An indicator that determines to what extent the device will quickly cope with air heating and whether it is able to form a fairly powerful flow for quick and high-quality drying of hair, regardless of its length and density.

• The material of manufacture. Basically, the hair dryer body, like the wall unit, is made of shockproof plastic. Some modifications have an anti-vandal housing, which is very important when installing the device in a public toilet, which is visited by a large number of people.

• Number of operating modes. Some devices can only supply hot air (no more than 60 degrees for safe use), while others offer several modes that make it possible to adjust the flow temperature based on the needs and wishes of the user.

• Launch methods. Exist:
  • autoIn other words, a hair dryer that starts when it is removed from the mount and turns off when it returns to its place;
  • semi-automatic - while the finger holds the button, the device is functioning, as soon as the contact is gone - the device turns off;
  • push-button - everyone knows the usual way that is practiced in all home hairdryers.

• Existence of an option of protection against excessive heating. Often wall-mounted hair dryers are equipped with a safety system that prevents the device from overheating during prolonged use, which significantly increases the duration of use. In addition, some modifications have specially built-in auto-shutdown sensors, which are programmed for a specific interval of the device’s operating time.

• The mass of the device. There are light, heavy and hair dryers with medium weight. The difference in weight is obtained due to the winding of the electric motor. So, lightweight devices quickly break down, because their winding is thin and quickly melts from high temperatures.

• Heating element material. It can be ceramic or metal. Metal heaters are more common in household and small samples. Just because of this property, hair dryers are heated extremely unevenly and dried for a long time, which negatively affects the hair. Better, of course, devices with ceramic heaters - professional samples or high-quality household ones.

In addition, close attention should be paid to the following auxiliary functions:

• the presence of an information screen;
• the presence of a time delay controller;
• the ability to adjust not only the temperature level, but also the speed of the air flow;
• the presence of fixed power sockets or electrical modifications integrated into the fixture for a razor;
• handle configuration - there is a regular pistol, and may be in the form of a bendable, flexible hose, which is less susceptible to breakage.

One way or another, based on customer requests, it will not be difficult to select a device with the necessary technical parameters, external design and auxiliary options, since the assortment provides for the presence of different modifications. The cost depends on the manufacturer, the capabilities of the hair dryer, design properties and technical specifications. Even if you are not able to decide on a model yourself, you can at any time turn to consultants who will tell you which sample will be the suitable solution.

After completing the installation and connecting to the power supply, the device is ready for use.

1. Starting can be carried out in automatic (when removing the duct handle from the fixation), semi-automatic, button modes (depends on version). In the first case, to turn off the device, return the duct handle back to its place. To prevent excessive heating of the device and saving electrical energy, non-stop operation time is limited to 15 minutes, after which the device will shut down. After disconnecting, turn the duct knob to the fixing position.
2. Adjust the airflow rate you need. via the touch control panel, along with this, the selected parameters will be displayed on the screen.The default speed is 3.
3. The device may be present power outlet for connecting an electric razor 110 V and 200 V / 50 Hz.

If you use the device incorrectly or do not adhere to the recommended safety measures, this can lead to a dangerous injury.

Basic rules that are binding:

• do not allow liquid to get on the hair dryer; do not immerse the device in water;
• make sure that the voltage indicated on the device corresponds to a similar indicator of the electric network;
• Do not use the hair dryer near water and water tanks, or in conditions of high humidity, do not touch it with wet hands;
• do not allow hair and other objects to enter the openings for the intake and exit of the air flow, otherwise they will clog, which will lead to the heating of the hair dryer and its failure;
• if clogged, turn off the appliance and clean the ventilation holes;
• Do not direct the device into the eyes and other susceptible areas of the body;
• do not touch the outlet of the hair dryer after drying the hair, as it decently heats up;
• do not throw or shake the device;
• When cleaning, gently wipe the device with a lint-free cloth; do not use solvents, cleaners, or corrosive liquids.

Observing all the listed rules of operation and safe use of the electric device, you will extend its service life and protect yourself from unforeseen situations.

Unpacking and reviewing the wall mounted hairdryer is shown below.