Dryflow Ecowave
The Ecowave is an attractive unit from Dryflow and has been specified by some major coffee and fast-food chains in the UK.
The Ecowave is an ultra slim-line hand dryer, measuring just 10cm in depth. It is available in Black and Brushed Stainless. The unit uses a long air outlet strip, with a powerful 22,000 rpm motor forcing concentrated air onto the hands. It is a mid-priced unit so there is lots of competition around the same price point.
So is it a good buy? We ask our experts!
£199.90 + VAT
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The Dryflow Ecowave - Value
At just £199 + vat, the Ecowave falls into the lower/mid-price range.
All Dryflow hand dryers represent good value and the Ecowave is no different due to the 3-year comprehensive guarantee and lifetime free repair service. The Ecowave looks like a more expensive dryer due to the quality of finish, and the robust, heavyweight feel of the product.
The value of this specific dryer depends more on what your main criteria are. This is not a particularly long-life dryer, so it only represents good value in locations where it will receive low use (under 100 uses per day).
The Dryflow Ecowave - Appearance
The smooth, beautifully created stainless-steel cover of the Ecowave will add a touch of class to any location.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Dry Speed
The manufacturer states 10-15 seconds, which is maybe a bit ambitious; 14-17 seconds to a completely hygienic dry is realistic.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Energy Efficiency
The energy efficiency of a dryer is measured by two things: rated power and dry speed.
The Ecowave has a rated power between 0.4 kW – 0.95 kW, which, based on the manufacturer’s stated dry times, means that each dry would consume 1.67 – 2.64 watt/hours per dry. In reality, it’s probably about 30% higher than this, due to the slightly longer dry times we found. Nevertheless, consumption is still very low.
For context, the Dyson Airblade AB14 uses 4.44 Wh per dry, a traditional warm-air dryer uses 20-30 Wh, and the best available uses 1-2 Wh.
It is possible to dry 3000 pairs of hands for just £1, which represents a 97% cost saving compared to paper towels.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Quiet Operation
Where this dryer really excels is in producing quick dry times while maintaining quiet operation. It has a very smooth and tolerable sound, making it ideal for younger children and those with sensory issues.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Vandal Resistance
The dryers have been installed in unmanned public toilets and fast-food chains due to their thick, solid, vandal-resistant covers and slimline contours. It’s a tough, durable dryer.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Life Expectancy
500 hours is the stated, tested motor life which is around 120,000 dries. This is acceptable but makes it only really suitable for locations that will get less than 100 visits per day.
A 3-year warranty is provided, which is longer than most competing dryers in this price bracket, and it comes with Dryflow's free repairs for life.
The Dryflow Ecowave and the environment
This hand dryer is part of Dryflow's carbon neutral hand dryer range, the world's only carbon neutral hand dryer range. An official cradle-to-grave life cycle analysis on the Ecowave by Climate Partner measured the embedded carbon at 40.57 kg/CO2.
Every Ecowave sold has all the emissions from the raw materials, manufacturing, transport, and end-of-life disposal calculated and offset. The lifetime free repairs guarantee ensures that the product is kept working rather than thrown away and replaced. The impact of this is hugely significant when looking to reduce CO2 emissions.
The Dryflow Ecowave - Conclusion
The Dryflow Ecowave is a really nice bit of kit for a low traffic washroom.
A free lifetime repairs guarantee for a dryer that costs just £199 + vat is exceptional. It’s a really nice-looking, slimline dryer with a nicely sized wall footprint to ensure fixings from old dryers are obscured. Perfect for accessible and normal washrooms alike, it’s reasonably quick, energy-efficient and has low noise levels. The standard HEPA filter ensures the highest hygiene standards.
The downside is that its motor-life is not that great, and you can buy cheaper dryers with a better lifespan. So, if you are buying for a busy location, look to one of our other recommended dryers.
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