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

As soon as it comes to hair drying devices, as a rule, they remember household or professional hair dryers. However, there is one more modification of them, which is often forgotten. The conversation is about wall 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 hotels, 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 the flow of air masses and their temperatures, sensors of degrees and operating time.

The choice of hair dryers is extensive, however, all types of stationary devices can be classified 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 attachment is returned to the stand.
2. Design. There are both "traditional" (with a pistol grip) and in a futuristic style. For the construction of the case, mainly shock-resistant and antistatic plastic is used.
3. Appearance. Hair dryers with wall mounts may differ in design, color palette.
4. Functionality. A modern wall-mounted appliance can be equipped with various switches for speeds, heating temperatures and other necessary options. It must be said that many modifications are protected from excessive heating and overdrying.
5. Together with the device go additional attachments - 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 use electrical energy sparingly. Devices can be used even in harsher conditions than conventional hair dryers.

It's worth starting with the benefits.

1. Variety of options. The device can be of both small, medium and large sizes, everything directly depends on the dimensions of your bathroom and the installation conditions.
2. "Always at hand"... There is no more need to wind the cord around the base, look for free space in the drawer, the device does not fall out of the cabinet - this is very practical, especially when there are young children in the house.
3. Economy and lowest noise floor... A wall-mounted hairdryer in the bathroom consumes no more than a simple household appliance, and the fan operates so silently that even in houses with good audibility it will not disturb the neighbors' morning sleep.

Do not forget about the cons, too.

1. Rigid fixation. The design does not make it possible to quickly move the device from one place to another like a mobile device.
2. The need to supply a power source. Requires an electrical outlet in the bathroom for a hairdryer or connecting 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. Reducing free space in the bathroom... But such a flaw is only noticeable if you have chosen a very large device. Not very oversized hair dryers do not lose in the least in terms of their abilities, and sometimes they are the most practical.

To choose a high-quality aggregate 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 the samples of hairdryers they offer.

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

• Ksitex - a well-known trademark in the Russian Federation, the production of hair dryers of which is carried out in China. Many different sanitary and hygienic products are produced under the brand in question: dispensers and holders of paper-type and toilet paper towels of different sizes, hand dryers, automatic dispensing devices for liquid soap, faucets, sensory (automatic) bins, wall-mounted hair dryers for pools, SPA salons , hotel rooms and so on.

• Nofer company (Spain, Barcelona). For over 45 years, it has been designing and manufacturing sanitary ware, fittings and accessories (including wall-mounted hair dryers) made of stainless steel and enamelled steel for homes and public places, including equipment for people with disabilities.

• Starmix company. A wide range: from cleaning equipment to household electrical appliances. However, this does not interfere in the least with the production of good-quality wall-mounted hair dryers.

Today, a very extensive selection of wall-mounted appliances is presented, which differ not only in configuration, colors, and design properties. Before making your choice, you should be a little better oriented in the technical parameters of hair dryers, 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 the heating of air and whether it is capable of forming a rather powerful stream of it for quick and high-quality drying of hair, regardless of their length and density.

• Manufacturing material. Basically, the body of the hair dryer, like the wall unit, is made of shock-resistant plastic. Some modifications have an anti-vandal case, 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 supply only hot air (no more than 60 degrees for the reliability of 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.

• Start methods. Exists:
  • auto, in other words, a hair dryer that starts up when you remove it from the mount and turns off when you return to its place;
  • semi-automatic - while the finger is holding the button, the device functions, as soon as the contact disappears - the device turns off;
  • push-button - each familiar, the usual way that is practiced in all home hair dryers.

• Presence of the 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 period of use. In addition, some modifications have specially built-in auto-shutdown sensors, which are programmed for a specific time interval for the operation of the device.

• Weight of the device. There are light, heavy and medium-weight hair dryers. The difference in weight is due to the motor winding. Thus, lightweight devices break down quickly, since their windings are thin and quickly melt from high temperatures.

• Heating element material... It can be ceramic or metal. Metal heaters are more common in household and small-sized samples. It is due to this property that the hair dryers heat up extremely unevenly and dry for a long time, which negatively affects the hair. Better, of course, devices with ceramic heaters - professional samples or high-quality household ones.

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

• the presence of an information screen;
• the presence of a time delay regulator;
• the ability to adjust not only the temperature level, but also the speed of the air flow;
• the presence of fixed power outlets integrated into the fasteners or electric modifications for the shaver;
• handle configuration - there is a conventional pistol, or it can be in the form of a flexible, flexible hose that is less prone to breakage.

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

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

1. The launch can be carried out in automatic (when removing the air duct handle from fixation), semi-automatic, push-button modes (depending on the modification). In the first case, to turn off the device, put the knob back in place. To prevent excessive heating of the device and to save electrical energy, the non-stop operation time is limited and equals 15 minutes, after which the device will turn off. After disconnecting, turn the knob of the air duct into the place of fixation.
2. Adjust the airflow rate to suit your needs via the touchscreen control panel, and the selected options are shown on the screen. The default speed is 3.
3. The device may contain power socket for connecting an electric shaver 110 V and 200 V / 50 Hz.

Improper use of the appliance or failure to adhere to the recommended safety precautions can result in serious injury.

Basic rules to be followed:

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

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

The unboxing and overview of the wall-mounted hair dryer is shown below.