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3 Types of Commercial Hand Dryers You Need to Know

July 04, 2025

Whenever you need to install hand dryers for the establishment you own – such as malls, schools, airports, and the like – it is important that you know exactly the right type of hand dryer. Not just any hand dryer, but the commercial type. Commercial hand dryers have features that can accommodate a large number of people using them daily.

However, hand dryers are not just one kind. There are different types of hand dryers depending on how you intend people to use them. This guide from Interhasa will discuss what these types of hand dryers are. In summary, they are your:

  • Hands-under dryer
  • Hands-in dryer
  • V-blade hand dryer

Various Types of Hand Dryers

While there are three major types of hand dryers in today’s industry, remember that they are not restricted to this list alone. But, here they are:

1. Hands-Under Hand Dryer

The hands-under hand dryer is the most common among all types of hand dryers. The modern-day hands-under hand dryers do not require you to press a button, unlike those from decades ago. Simply hover your hand in the space under where the warm, speedy air comes from, or the air nozzle, to activate it. This is a key part of how touchless technology is changing public restroom hygiene.

Most hands-under hand dryers, if not all, fire air in a downward direction, helping chase away those drops of water before you head out of the bathroom.

A pro tip for shoppers or travelers: Avoid rubbing your hands together under this dryer for the spread of bacteria may quicken up. So, keep your hands apart.

Interhasa Hand Dryer 1688

Compact and stylish hand dryer with fast-drying performance for daily use.

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interhasa Hand Dryer 1688

2. Hands-In Dryer

Hands-in dryers differ in design from the first on this list. They’re usually shaped like two airplane seats in a row. Its design is unconventional so some people find it uneasy and uncomfortable to use them.

However, hands-in dryers are some of the easiest to use, as well as some of the most efficient on the market.

Instead of air coming from above, this hand dryer fires air jets from both directions, as you place your hand like a sandwich spread midway between the bread’s faces. They usually have just one motion sensor, so moving your hands up and down or side-to-side won’t work.

Also, a hands-in dryer is installed below waist level, so you are not raising your arms a bit, but drying your hands more comfortably. Some units also have lights and countdown timers which let you know when you should withdraw your hands.

3. V-Blade Hand Dryer

The last type of hand dryer is the V-bladed one. It isn’t commonly seen around, perhaps because of its too unique design. The air jets here look like they point outwards, so businesses think twice about having them for their establishments. But, the exact opposite is true.

The two blades, which point like a downward arrow, are designed to blow air and droplets of water to the side of this dryer. That way, you avoid getting wet.

To use a V-blade hand dryer, tilt your hands to follow the dryer’s V shape – which is from its air blades. That said, you can dry your hands much faster.

Then, turn your hands over. Similar to hands-under dryers, this type only blows air in a singular direction. So, position your hands palms up, then palms down to dry the rest of the hands thoroughly. Perhaps it is due to these meticulous usage steps that make V-blade hand dryers not a popular choice.

Interhasa Model 3800 Hand Dryer

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Interhasa model 3800 hand dryer

The Best of All Worlds With Interhasa

Interhasa, a manufacturing facility that provides commercial bathroom devices for hygiene mostly, lets you experience the best of all those three types of hand dryers presented earlier. When you want a hands-under hand dryer, you can invest in their Shield Face High-Speed Hand Dryer, which is a new arrival, equipped with a switch that allows you to choose whether you want cool air or warm air to dry your hands.

Their hands-in dryer products are also promising. There’s the High-Speed Hand Dryer With Water Tray, which is, however, designed not in a U-shape, but rather in a C-shape. This dryer also offers high-speed performance.

Meanwhile, for its V-bladed hand dryer, Interhasa’s take comes in the form of its Model 3891 Hand Dryer, stunning in V shape, and made of stainless steel shell material, housing a system that produces minimal noise.

Installing these hand dryers is very easy. Own an efficient commercial hand dryer for your business. Connect with Interhasa now and request a quote. Welcome to exquisite meets sustainability.

View References & Resources
  1. 3 types of hand dryer: how to use them
  2. Wholesale Hand Dryers Manufacturer | Quality Solutions for Brands

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