MODEL A BRUSHES

 

Question:

Hand Dryer Expert,

I currently have an older RA5 World Dryer hand dryer.  I am looking for new brushes, and am pretty sure the motor is a GE. I have been told the brushes are obsolete. Is this true? Can I just order a new motor instead?

Thanks, Erik


Answer:

Erik,

World Dryer Model A hand dryers were built with two different GE motors. Unfortunately, one of the motors has brushes which are now obsolete. The difference can be identified by the motor number. If the motor is 5P54GE or H with a number/letter combination, replacement brushes are available. If it has any other combination, no replacement brushes are available.  A replacement motor is could be an option, but before replacing the motor consider that heating elements used in this model are also no longer available. Instead of dumping money into this hand dryer, you may want to consider investing in a new one. You may want consider a wholesaler, such as Restroom Direct, where you can compare many models in order to locate which best suits your needs.

 

Thanks, Hand Dryer Expert