How XLERATOR Hand Dryers Promote Water Conservation in High-Usage Facilities
Water conservation is a growing priority for facility managers across industries. In high-usage environments, thousands of restroom visitors translate to significant water and paper waste. Enter go green hand dryers like Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR® Hand Dryer: a high-speed, energy efficient air wiping drying system designed to eliminate paper towels and support environmentally responsible operations.
The XLERATOR isn’t just fast, it’s foundational to modern sustainable restroom design. This green hand dryer plays a critical role in reducing water consumption, waste, and operational costs, all while supporting green certifications like LEED and WELL.
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The Environmental Benefits of XLERATOR in High-Traffic Facilities
According to Excel Dryer’s peer-reviewed Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by independent consultancy TrueNorth Collective, Excel Hand Dryers, including environmentally friendly hand dryers like the XLERATOR, reduce water consumption by eliminating the need for paper towels, which have a substantial water footprint during production.
Each ton of virgin paper towels requires up to 20,000 gallons of water to manufacture. Even recycled content paper towels use significant water for reprocessing. The XLERATOR’s touchless green hand dryer design removes paper from the equation entirely, preventing unnecessary water usage and preserving one of our planet’s most vital resources.
How XLERATOR Eliminates the Need for Paper Towels and Their Water Costs
Traditional restrooms equipped with paper towels aren’t just wasteful, they’re costly and water-intensive. The process of growing, pulping, bleaching, and transporting paper towels has an enormous environmental footprint. In contrast, Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR Hand Dryers eliminate this waste entirely, operating without any water dependency during use.
Among the models, the XLERATOReco® Hand Dryer stands out as the most energy-efficient, using just 530 watts per cycle which is a significant reduction compared to the 1450 watts used by the standard XLERATOR. This no-heat model provides a similarly fast dry time while using less energy, making it the ideal solution for facilities seeking sustainable restroom solutions like go green hand dryers.
By eliminating the sourcing and disposal of paper towels, facilities avoid not only deforestation and landfill impact, but also massive water usage associated with the paper towel lifecycle. It’s a strategy rooted in reducing operational costs with water-saving products, aligning with long-term sustainability goals.
Choosing green hand dryers like the XLERATOR and XLERATOReco represents a strategic investment in operational efficiency and long-term water conservation. As a product of our environment, each unit is thoughtfully engineered to maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Sustainable Restroom Solutions That Reduce Operational Costs
Excel Dryer helps with reducing operational costs with water-saving products that promote sustainability like the XLERATOR Hand Dryer. Water conservation through paper towel elimination reduces the demand on facility plumbing, minimizes clogs and overflows, and curtails janitorial costs tied to paper restocking and waste removal.
Over a 10-year lifecycle, drying 260,000 hands, Excel’s green hand dryers showed up to 94% reduction in carbon footprint compared to paper towels—even those made with 100% recycled content. This translates into real-world savings in water, energy, and material costs.
A Product of Our Environment: Built for Efficiency
Made in the USA with unmatched craftsmanship, the XLERATOR is more than a high-performance hand dryer, it’s a reflection of sustainable American engineering. Designed and manufactured at Excel Dryer’s facility in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, every XLERATOR model embodies rigorous quality control, energy efficiency, and a commitment to local job creation.
Drying hands in just 8 seconds, the XLERATOR supports rapid throughput in high-traffic facilities. Its touchless activation and low-maintenance design enhance hygiene while reducing the operational strain on staff and resources, especially critical in water-sensitive or sustainability-focused environments.
As supply chain challenges and international tariffs continue to impact global procurement, XLERATOR remains a tariff-resilient solution. Its domestic manufacturing helps shield facility managers and procurement teams from the volatility of overseas shipping costs, delays, and added import duties. By choosing an American-made product, organizations can ensure greater consistency in delivery, service, and long-term availability.
This commitment to being a product of our environment extends beyond design, it’s a strategic choice that aligns with the needs of modern facilities seeking green hand dryers that deliver reliability, performance, and environmental accountability.
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Applications in High-Usage Facilities
From airports to arenas, go green hand dryers like the XLERATOR are trusted by facility managers who prioritize water conservation and efficiency. This dryer’s sleek, wall-mounted design reduces surface cleaning needs, while its fast dry time ensures user satisfaction and restroom throughput.
Eco friendly hand dryers are increasingly replacing paper towels in public venues where environmental impact and performance are equally critical.
Excel “Works With WELL” & LEED: Supporting LEED and Sustainability Goals
The XLERATOR contributes to LEED credits in categories such as Energy and Atmosphere, Water Efficiency, and Materials and Resources. It also aligns with WELL Building Standard features by supporting hand hygiene and waste reduction.
Backed by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declaration (HPDs), and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), XLERATOR is more than just a building dryer, it’s a proven solution for facilities striving for green certification and long-term sustainability.
Go Green Hand Dryers: Time to Throw in the Towel®
As the eco friendly hand dryer market continues to grow, the XLERATOR stands out for its performance, reliability, and eco-conscious engineering. It empowers high-usage facilities to reduce their environmental impact, particularly water usage, without compromising hygiene or convenience.
In a world where every drop counts, it’s time to “Throw In The Towel” and embrace the sustainable, water-saving alternative. Learn more about our sustainability efforts in our green CEU courses.