13 · Floor Care

Air Blower

Also called Air mover · Carpet dryer · Floor dryer · Blower fan

A high-velocity air mover for drying carpets, floors and walls fast after cleaning or water damage.

Electric (corded)
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Overview

An air mover is a blower shaped to throw a wide, fast sheet of air along a surface rather than a jet at one spot, which is what lifts moisture out of carpet, floors and walls.

Drying carpets after extraction, water-damage restoration, drying freshly mopped or washed floors, and ventilating a work area.

Angle the airflow across the wet surface rather than straight down into it. Air travelling along a surface picks moisture up; air pointed at it mostly bounces off.

On anything worse than a damp floor, pair the air movers with a dehumidifier. Moving damp air around a closed room only helps if something is taking the moisture out of it.

Catalogue specifications

  • SPECS FOR THE PDS1-Powr-Dryer
  • Air Velocity 3800 FPM (feet per minute)
  • Speeds 3
  • Motor 1/2 hp
  • Weight (lb) 22
  • Lower amp draw - only 4.4 amps

Best uses

  • Drying carpets after extraction
  • Water-damage restoration
  • Drying freshly mopped or washed floors
  • Ventilating work areas

Troubleshooting

Weak airflow

Checks to try, in order

  1. Clear the intake grille of lint and debris.
  2. Set the speed switch to high.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Trips the breaker when running several

Checks to try, in order

  1. Spread the units across different circuits.
  2. Check how many units the daisy-chain outlet allows.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Tool won't switch onShared · Electric (corded)

Likely causes

  • Tripped GFCI or breaker
  • Lock-off button
  • Damaged cord
  • Dead outlet

Checks to try, in order

  1. Check the outlet works and reset any GFCI / RCD that has tripped.
  2. Release the lock-off button or safety switch before squeezing the trigger.
  3. Inspect the cord and extension lead for cuts, crushed sections or damaged plugs.
  4. If running from a generator, make sure it's running and its breaker hasn't tripped.

A damaged cord or plug means the tool is out of service. Tag it and return it — never tape a cord.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Keeps tripping the breakerShared · Electric (corded)

Likely causes

  • Circuit overloaded
  • Undersized extension cord
  • Blunt accessory

Checks to try, in order

  1. Plug into a circuit with nothing else heavy running on it.
  2. Use a shorter, heavier extension cord. Long, thin cords starve the motor and trip breakers.
  3. Don't force the tool — a dull bit, blade or disc makes the motor draw more current.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Overheating, burning smell or heavy sparkingShared · Electric (corded)

Checks to try, in order

  1. Stop and unplug the tool.
  2. Check the motor vents aren't blocked with dust.
  3. Let it cool, fit a sharp accessory and let the tool's weight do the work.

Heavy sparking from the vents or a burning smell that returns points to worn brushes or a failing motor — workshop only.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Safety

For electric (corded)

  • Inspect the cord and plug before every use. Use a GFCI/RCD outdoors or near water.
  • Unplug before changing blades, bits, discs or pads.
  • Wear eye protection, and a dust mask when cutting, grinding or sanding masonry.

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