From Dumb, Energy-Hungry Dryers to Smart Solutions: How IoT Hand Dryers are Shaping the Future of Smart & Sustainable Facilities

Introduction: IoT connected devices are revolutionising energy management and maintenance in industries like security, FM, and HVAC. Memoori Research predicts the global market revenues arising from IoT in smart commercial buildings to rise to $82.7B by 2025 Sustainability has become a key concern across industries as we strive to meet NetZero targets and reduce our environmental impact. In commercial washrooms, the choice between paper towels and hand dryers can have a significant impact on carbon footprint, hygiene, cost, and customer experience. IoT hand dryers, or Smart hand dryers, are transforming the hand-drying and facilities management industry by using sensors and AI algorithms to provide real-time data to facility managers via smartphones or desktops. This creates smarter, more sustainable, and hygienic washrooms. Gatwick Airport saved 58.75% in energy savings compared to the previous dryer and operational savings of £185,000 by switching to the Savortex IoT hand dryers.  This article will discuss how IoT hand dryers are transforming the hand drying and facility cleaning industry, delivering significant cost savings compared to traditional, inefficient dryers and paper towel solutions. We will also examine the future of the industry and the exciting developments that lie ahead. What are IoT Hand Dryers? Remember the movie Minority Report with Tom Cruise? It featured a technology that could predict and prevent crimes before they happened, leading to a crime-free city. While we may not yet have technology to prevent broken or energy-hungry hand dryers or messy washrooms from being a crime, IoT hand dryers are bringing us one step closer. With sensors that track motor health, washroom footfall, and energy usage, IoT hand dryers are giving facilities management teams real-time data to create high-performance washrooms that are always clean and hygienic. It’s a game-changer that finally delivers on the promise of smart technology working in tandem with FM teams to create sustainable and hygienic environments, transforming the user experience. Memoori research predicts that the IoT smart buildings market will be valued at £82bn by 2026. That means anyone serving this industry, from manufacturers to distributors and end users, will benefit hugely from this revolution. Don’t be left behind – join the movement towards smarter, more sustainable facilities management with IoT hand dryers. The Benefits of IoT Hand Dryers  Conventional hand dryers use vacuum cleaning motors which guzzle energy; they are unhygienic due to bacteria build-up; however, most important, they are “dumb”, i.e. they can’t send energy, washroom footfall or performance data. Hence, the only way to identify product faults or dirty washrooms is through a customer complaint that impacts the overall customer experience and negatively impacts the building’s brand image. The Future of Smart & Sustainable Hand drying and Facilities. From smartphones to smart cars, the smart hand dryer revolution is here, so workplaces and businesses can thrive! In a world where sustainability is increasingly becoming a top priority, smart hand dryers are revolutionising the washroom experience. With sensors and algorithms (AI) incorporated into their design, IoT hand dryers provide real-time product health and washroom usage data to facility managers. As a result, managers can tackle product issues and washroom litter before receiving a complaint, reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, Savortex’s IoT hand dryers are leading the charge in sustainable reporting, tracking energy usage and providing businesses with valuable data on their carbon footprint. This data helps companies make informed decisions on their sustainable practices and offset carbon with company carbon schemes, supporting their Net Zero objectives. Collaboration between businesses is crucial in driving the Smart buildings revolution forward. By working together, companies and manufacturers can identify critical areas for improvement and develop transformative business models that prioritise sustainability and provide the highest levels of customer experience and services. With smart hand dryers, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future for our businesses and the planet. Conclusion Savortex’s introduction of IoT hand dryers has revolutionised the industry, building productivity and providing high levels of customer service, all while transforming the user’s experience into more sustainable facilities. IoT hand dryers have benefits beyond energy efficiency and waste reduction. They offer mobile connectivity, sustainability reporting, and multi-functional design, setting new standards for the industry, and driving sustainable hand drying forward. As businesses aim to become more environmentally conscious and reduce their carbon footprint, IoT hand dryers provide a tangible solution. These innovative devices can help companies reduce their energy consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future while improving hygiene standards by reducing the risk of cross-contamination in public restrooms. At Savortex, we prioritise data-led sustainability and drive the IoT hand-drying revolution forward. Our range of IoT hand dryers is designed to prioritise sustainability, efficiency, and hygiene. We believe that the future of smart buildings, facilities, and IoT hand dryers will drive this revolution forward, just like smart cars, buildings, and cities. By choosing IoT hand-drying solutions, businesses can collaborate, reduce their carbon footprint, enhance facility management, and transform the user experience while contributing to a more sustainable future for all. Discover why world-leading facilities and facilities management companies, such as Gatwick Airport, Rolls Royce, Loreal, CBRE, MITE, and Wates, are partnering with Savortex to provide the ultimate sustainable workplace so buildings can thrive in a post-pandemic world. We offer free energy and cost-saving analysis that can help businesses identify areas for improvement and optimise their energy usage. By collaborating with companies, we can work towards a greener future and positively impact our environment. 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Transforming the Future of Hand Hygiene in the Workplace

When it comes to workplace efficiency and hand hygiene, the dryer is often an overlooked culprit. As facility managers, building operators, and energy directors know, effectively managing workplace energy use is essential for creating a more sustainable and cost-effective organisation. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how the Savortex® dryers help achieve these goals by optimizing drying times and reducing energy consumption. So read on to learn more about how the Savortex dryers can create smarter and more energy-efficient workplaces! Key problems with traditional hand dryers The first step to creating a more efficient workplace is to understand the inefficiencies of traditional hand dryers. Traditional hand dryers are often bulky and difficult to clean, which can lead to hygiene issues. In addition, they often have long drying times, which can lead to frustration among employees and customers who need to use them. What’s more, traditional hand dryers are often very energy-intensive, which means they can contribute significantly to a company’s carbon footprint. In fact, according to the Carbon Trust, traditional hand dryers can use up to 6 times more energy than the Savortex dryer! These machines consume between 1,100 and 2,400 watts, which drain electricity. Not only does this affect you as a business owner with higher utility bills, but it also affects our environment by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Also, traditional hand dryers are a problem because the way they’re designed makes it impossible to verify manufacturing claims of actual energy consumption and drying times, so how can we use these stats efficiently? The modern-day hand hygiene solution for 21st-century commerce The Savortex hand dryer is a more modern solution that helps resolve many of the issues associated with traditional hand dryers. For starters, the machine is sleek and easy to clean – so you can be sure that hygiene standards are met. In addition, the Savortex® dryer has a much shorter drying time than traditional hand dryers- as little as 11 seconds! This means that employees and customers won’t have to wait around for their hands to dry, which will improve workplace efficiency. What’s more, the Savortex dryer uses up to 88% less energy than traditional hand dryers, which will help reduce your company’s carbon footprint. In addition, because the machine’s next-generation hand dryers are designed for 21st Commerce, offering true sustainability, and transforming customer satisfaction in washrooms by analysing real-time data and in-situ. Smart hand dryers understand how long it takes to dry a pair of hands, determining how much energy is used per dry. This information can be tracked and used to create sustainability savings. The result? A more efficient workplace and a smaller carbon footprint. The Savortex Smart Hand Dryers are designed to meet the needs of today’s facilities managers and building operators. Our energy-efficient technology offers a wide range of benefits including real-time data, improved hygiene and reduced operating costs.  For example, the Savortex Smart Hand Dryers have in-built sensors that report real-time hygiene information for analytics and can remotely inform cleaners of washroom inspections, providing improved washroom hygiene and reduced mess, leading to excellent customer satisfaction surveys.  So, what can be done to combat this issue and make sure our hand dryers are more sustainable? The answer is simple – measure your current energy usage. By doing so, you will have a better understanding of how much energy your dryers are using and whether they are meeting your sustainability targets. And the best part is that it’s free! Our team at Savortex® would be happy to help you get started. We provide comprehensive energy audits that will measure your current consumption and identify opportunities for savings. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you reduce your environmental impact and save money in the process.