Electric hand dryers are the choice made by public-facing facilities to save money and reduce their impact on the planet.
Paper towels can cost up to 10x more than electric hand dryers
Paper towel costs are volatile
Cellulose, water and energy: the three pillars of paper towels are also among the materials most exposed to industrial inflation. Energy crises have a direct impact on paper prices.
Hand dryers use very little energy while offering a fast drying time of 10 to 20 seconds. In the end, this means lower electricity use and greater savings.
In addition, they require no labour for paper towel refills and therefore no daily intervention.
JVD hand dryers: the eco-friendly and cost-effective solution
High-speed air dryers
The Exp’air, Stell’air, Copt’air and Sup’air models feature a slim air outlet that follows the contours of the skin to efficiently remove water.
Warm air dryers
The Zephyr, Tornade, Ouragan and Master dryers are compact and energy efficient, delivering warmth and reliability.
Odour neutraliser
More than just drying hands, the Sup’air Fresh eliminates unpleasant odours with patented deodorising technology.
Kids version
Fun and customisable options to make handwashing easy and engaging for children..
Electric hand dryers VS paper towel dispensers: an objective comparison
| Criteria | Hand dryer | Paper towel dispenser |
| Long-term cost | Up to 10x cheaper | High recurring cost |
| Waste generated | None | Continuous |
| Daily maintenance | Limited | Daily refilling and cleaning |
| CO2 emissions | Up to -75% | Paper manufacturing and transport |
| Bilan environnemental | Sustainable solution | Consumable resources |
The hidden costs of paper towels:
Why switch to an electric hand dryer?
Hand dryers deliver guaranteed savings: check for yourself !
Discover how much you could save by switching to a JVD electric hand dryer such as the Sup’air, made in France.
For high-traffic locations, high-speed hand dryers are the only solution that guarantees controlled costs and fast drying times. Our hand dryers use very little energy while delivering optimised drying performance.
An investment that quickly pays for itself
At first glance, an electric hand dryer requires an initial investment. But it then generates zero recurring costs: no consumables, no deliveries, no labour for refilling, no waste management.
Zero refill labour costs
Hand dryers require no daily intervention. Unlike paper towels, there is nothing to refill, nothing to empty and nothing to reorder. Every paper towel station removed is a direct saving on your operating costs.
Controlled electricity consumption
Our devices consume between 550 W and 1,800 W depending on the model, for only 10 to 20 seconds per use. Based on real-life usage, electricity costs amount to just a few cents per day, even in a high-traffic facility.
Meet your CSR goals with hand dryers !
Hand dryers can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 75%!
For your CSR commitments, this is a concrete, measurable and communicable lever. Your emissions reduction can be quantified, documented and presented in your annual reports.
While paper manufacturing and transport generate a significant amount of CO2, high-speed hand dryers are the ideal solution to reduce your environmental footprint.
Have questions? We have the answers
“Paper costs next to nothing”
That’s true, and that is exactly the trap. A paper towel dispenser can be installed for just a few dozen euros. But it then generates recurring, invisible and growing costs: consumables, deliveries, refill labour and waste management. After 12 to 18 months, the balance systematically shifts in favour of the hand dryer. In most cases, ROI is achieved in less than 2 years.
Our high-speed hand dryers consume between 550 W and 1,800 W depending on the model, for a drying time of only 10 seconds. Based on real-life usage, electricity consumption is minimal: just a few cents per day, even in a high-traffic facility. Compare this cost with your annual paper consumables budget.
Most of our models can be installed in under an hour with a wall-mounted connection.
With paper systems, there are no breakdowns, that is true. But with paper, the “breakdown” is a stock shortage, and it always happens at the worst possible time. An empty dispenser in public washrooms creates a poor user experience that is immediate and visible. Hand dryers are designed for maximum reliability in high-traffic environments.
The idea that hand dryers blow bacteria all over the air is persistent. The latest independent studies show that modern hand dryers, when used after proper hand washing, do not present a higher health risk than paper towels. Hand contamination depends above all on the quality of hand washing, not the drying method. Paper also has its own hygiene issues: dispensers handled by hundreds of people, overflowing bins, dirty floors…
With the first generations of high-speed hand dryers, yes. With today’s generation, no. Our quiet models go below 65 dB, the equivalent of a normal conversation. Specific ranges are available for environments where acoustic comfort is a priority: hotels, fine dining restaurants and office spaces.
This is the most legitimate objection, and the easiest one to address. Our savings calculator is designed precisely for this: to produce a personalised estimate based on your actual footfall, which you can present directly to your management team or purchasing committee.
Temperature, footfall, noise level, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, robustness, budget: choosing a professional hand dryer is more than just a purchase. Discover our hand dryer selection guide.
By focusing on small paper savings, you could be making one big mistake !
Think of the planet: switch to an electric hand dryer!