Balancing Sound and Dry Time with XLERATOR’s Adjustable Controls
When it comes to designing a modern, high-traffic restroom, both performance and user comfort are top priorities. A great bathroom hand dryer must dry hands quickly and hygienically, but it should also blend seamlessly into the environment without adding disruptive noise. That’s where Excel Dryer’s electric hand dryer innovation shines.
With the XLERATOR® hand dryer, facility managers don’t have to choose between speed and silence. Each unit features adjustable hand dryer settings that let you control air speed, heat, and sound output, creating the perfect balance for any environment. Whether it’s a quiet university library, a bustling airport terminal, or a busy industrial restroom, the XLERATOR hand dryer provides flexibility that enhances the user experience, reduces noise levels, and maintains an 8-second hand dryer dry time efficiency.
Learn more about the many features and benefits that XLERATOR industrial hand dryers can offer your facility.
Why Balancing Sound and Hand Dryer Dry Time Matters in Modern Restrooms
In today’s world of high-traffic restrooms, designers and facility managers face a common challenge: balancing sound, performance, and energy efficiency. While speed is key for throughput, excessive noise can disrupt occupants.
Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR hand dryer line was designed to address both sides of this equation. With adjustable speed and hand dryer sound control settings, this electric hand dryer provides the flexibility to meet the acoustic needs of any space without compromising on dry time or user satisfaction.
On average, the XLERATOR operates between 65–75 dB, which is about the same as a normal conversation or television volume. When compared to the daily sounds that people experience every day such as a busy office (80 dB) or heavy traffic (85 dB), this bathroom hand dryer demonstrates that high-performance drying doesn’t have to mean high noise levels.
The sound levels of some things you interact with every day may surprise you. Learn more about common sound levels.
Understanding XLERATOR’s Adjustable Electric Hand Dryer Controls
Every XLERATOR hand dryer comes equipped with a built-in dial that lets users fine-tune motor speed, sound, and heat levels to suit their specific restroom environment. This innovative feature allows facility managers to lower sound levels for quiet zones, like schools, libraries, or offices, or maximize airspeed for high-volume venues, like stadiums and transportation hubs.
When sound output is reduced, the dryer’s air velocity decreases slightly, but the change in dry time is minimal. Even at lower settings, the XLERATOR and XLERATOReco® electric hand dryers deliver a complete hand dry in as little as 8 to 10 seconds and 14 seconds for our ThinAir® Hand Dryer, thanks to their focused, high-velocity airstream.
The optional 1.1″ Noise Reduction Nozzle (1.1N) for our XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Hand Dryers further lowers the hand dryer noise level by up to 9 decibels while only adding about three seconds to the total dry time, making it an ideal solution for sound-sensitive environments.
This balance, between quiet operation and fast performance, sets the XLERATOR hand dryer apart as one of the best electric hand dryers on the market today. Having adjustable hand dryer settings is an especially important advantage for restroom noise reduction initiatives in workplaces and educational settings where acoustics matter.
The Science Behind Hand Dryer Sound Control
Our XLERATOR and XLERATOReco electric hand dryer models average 65–75 dB, while the ThinAir restroom hand dryer model averages 69–73 dB.
By comparison, common restroom sounds such as a flushing toilet (75–85 dB) or garbage disposal (70–95 dB) can easily surpass the XLERATOR’s sound output. Even at its highest speed, the XLERATOR remains comfortably within safe acoustic ranges defined by the CDC and the Center for Hearing and Communication, which recommend keeping regular exposure below 85 dB for 8-hour periods.
In short, Excel Dryer’s hand dryer noise level sits safely below typical environmental sounds while maintaining world-class efficiency.
Sustainability Benefits of Adjustable Controls In Restroom Hand Dryers
Restroom noise reduction isn’t the only benefit of adjustability in a bathroom hand dryer. The same control dial that fine-tunes noise and speed also optimizes energy use and sustainability.
At lower airspeeds, the XLERATOR hand dryer’s energy per use drops as well, using as little as 3.7 watt-hours per dry, compared to more than 15 watt-hours for conventional warm-air hand dryers and even higher for paper towel dispensers.
This efficiency helps facilities cut operational costs while advancing green building goals like LEED® and WELL® certification. Combined with XLERATOR’s electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) filtration system, Made in USA Certified® quality, and seven-year limited warranty, these sustainability advantages reinforce Excel Dryer’s leadership in industrial hand dryers and restroom innovation.
Real-World Perspective: Putting Sound in Context
During a typical day, people experience a wide range of noise, from morning coffee makers (70–80 dB) to office chatter (80–90 dB) to evening TV audio (70 dB).
The XLERATOR’s operating range (65–75 dB) is quieter than most background sounds encountered throughout the day, offering peace of mind for facility managers who value both user comfort and performance for their electric hand dryer.
By adding a 1.1N nozzle or dialing down speed in sound-sensitive areas, businesses can achieve significant restroom noise reduction while still delivering the fast, hygienic drying that users expect.
The Most Options. The Best Accessories.
Excel Dryer backs every XLERATOR hand dryer with flexible configuration choices, from adjustable heat and sound settings to multiple cover finishes like stainless steel, textured graphite, and even custom special image branding.
These features and benefits let facility designers match both aesthetic and acoustic needs, ensuring that the XLERATOR remains the most adaptable and best electric hand dryer available for any application.
THE ORIGINAL. AMERICAN MADE. STILL THE BEST.
For more than 20 years, the XLERATOR hand dryer has set the industry standard for performance, sustainability, and user customization. Its adjustable controls make this electric hand dryer not only efficient and eco-friendly, but also considerate of acoustic comfort, a rare blend that continues to define the modern bathroom hand dryer.