Hand Dryer Case Study (Nursery and primary school) - Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (Chapter House School), York

The challenge

The school was undergoing a refurb. It was decided they wanted a space saving and energy efficient product which was also value for money. They were to replace slow drying, high energy using conventional hand dryers.

“They are sleak, stylish and quiet. The design works well with the refurb we’ve done and they dry your hands compared to previous ones we’ve had!” 

Joe Colannino - Assistant Project Manager, Thorpe Underwood Estate

About Chapter House School

Situated on the Thorpe Underwood Estate, set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s has provided students with a vibrant and supportive school community since 1912.

Chapter House (3months to year 5) is one of four schools at Queen Ethelburga’s. Overall, the group caters for children ranging from 3months to year 13.

The solution

At just 10cm depth these hand dryers take up hardly any space. They are also very quiet whilst still doing a great job of drying the hands. Ideal for a school setting.

• Model: Dryflow Elite
• Dry time range: 20 – 25 seconds
• Rated power: 1700W
• Guarantee length: 5 years

The results

Estimated annual cost to use old hand dryers: £3733.33 (based on 12p per kW/h)

Estimated annual cost to use new hand dryers: £1078.93 (based on 12p per kW/h)

Annual cost savings: £2654.40

Estimated annual old hand dryer carbon production: 16800 Kg/CO₂ (based on 1kW = 0.54 kg/CO₂)

Estimated annual new hand dryer carbon production: 4855.20 Kg/CO₂ (based on 1kW = 0.54 kg/CO₂)

Annual carbon savings: 11,944.80 Kg/CO₂

Estimated return on investment period:

Payback period: approx. 2.2 years