Dyson Airblade dB (Grey) hand dryer
Fast hygienic hand dryer, with a HEPA sealed filter as standard.
Dyson continues to support all owners with Dyson Airblade dB units for the duration of the machines’ 5-year warranty. If you are an existing dB owner and require customer support, please call us at 1-855-720-6378.
While this product is no longer available, we have some great alternatives. Learn more about our latest technology, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ, which offers an advanced, energy-efficient hand drying solution.
Proven hygienic by independent testing
All Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers undergo rigorous testing by Dyson. The impact of drying hands has been tested in universities and published in international journals.
Find out why our hand dryers are hygienic.
Key features
Dry hands in just 12 seconds¹
Airblade™ technology forces sheets of air through apertures at 420mph, literally scraping water from hands, quickly and hygienically.
Scrapes away water at 420mph
The Dyson digital motor V4 uses digital pulse technology to spin at up to 92,000 rpm – up to three times faster than a conventional motor. So it can draw up to 7.4 gallons of air per second through the machine.
Key technology
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The Dyson digital motor V4
The reprogrammed Dyson digital motor V4 uses digital pulse technology to draw up to 7.4 gallons of air per second through the machine, for fast hand drying.
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HEPA filter
The Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer's HEPA filter captures 99.97% of bacteria-sized particles² from the washroom air. So hands are dried with cleaner air. Antimicrobial coating and touch-free operation helps to prevent the spread of bacteria. So Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers meet every part of NSF Protocol 335, which defines the criteria for hygienic hand dryers.
Additional features
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Engineered to last
Made from tough, durable ABS polycarbonate, Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers are repeatedly tested for durability and resilience to physical abuse.
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Less waste
Up to 71% less expensive to run than other hand dryers.³ Up to 98% less than single-use paper towels,³ with up to 78% less CO₂ emissions.⁴ Creating a better environment in your restrooms and in the world outside.
Accreditations
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NSF
The only hand dryer certified by the NSF International Protocol 335.
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HAACP
Certified for use in food preparation environments, by the HACCP International standards.
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Carbon Trust
All Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers are certified by the Carbon Trust.
Specifications
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Weight
18.1 lbs
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Casting construction
Polycarbonate-ABS casing
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Rated power
1,400w
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Dry time
12 seconds¹
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Antimicrobial coating type
Moulded additive
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Motor
Dyson Digital V4
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Operation lock-out period
30 seconds
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Motor switching rate
6,100 per second
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Backplate / mounting bracket construction
Galvanized steel
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Motor speed
Up to 92,000 rpm
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Operating airflow
7.4 gal/s
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Decibel level
81db
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Standby power consumption
Less than 0.5w
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Airspeed at apertures
420 mph
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Input voltage
100-120v (LV) 200-240v (HV)
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Frequency
50-60hz
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HEPA filter
Yes
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Height
26.02 in (661 mm)
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Width
11.93 in (303 mm)
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Depth
9.72 in (247 mm)
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Useful documents
Frequently asked questions
To ensure the machine performs to its best and remains hygienic, the Dyson Airblade dB should be cleaned daily. Please refer to the cleaning guide for further information.
We recommend each machine has its own dedicated 15AMP circuit.
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- 1 Dry time determined using Dyson test method 769 based on NSF P335 using a measurement of 0.1g residual moisture.
- 2 HEPA filter tested to IEST-RP-CC001.6, by an independent testing laboratory, under prescribed test conditions.
- 3 Average electricity price $0.1/kWh as of July 2021. For calculations visit www.dyson.com/calcs
- 4 The environmental impact of electrical appliances and paper towels was measured by Carbon Trust. The calculations were produced using the software Footprint Expert Pro, based on product use over 5 years and using weighted averages of individual countries of use. Dry times for product were evaluated using DTM 769.
