Here is link to unit like ours, for sale:
Issue: Dryer blower in mens room startsup only after multiple presses of button, or, strong slam of button or two.
What is causing it to not start after one press every time? There are no discussions of this issue with this blower on line, anywhere.
Or just replace it with a paper towel dispenser..... The towels work without drying your hands on your pants before using that worthless hand dryer.....
Loose wire, or broken button, or damaged motorwinding, or........................
Burnt contacts in the switch, or loose and corroded wiring to it.
Failing armature, commutator or brushes in the motor.
Maybe other things. But that's where I'd look first.
Thanks Jouke, Clifford:
These machines are so ubiquitous you'd think there would be tons of threads about them, and service manuals online.
if none of the above then contact the manufacturers' help line!
If cheap knock-off, buy a better quality unit.
John :-#)#
Looking at that image, it looks like a copy/clone/license of another brand called 'World Dryer'.
A youtube video shows a synchronous motor in the guts of the timer.
World Dryer Hand Dryer - Playing with the Mechanical Timer Switch (Radio Edit)
Could the motor be needing some lubrication to overcome starting inertia?
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