Powr-Flite PDH1 Hybrid Carpet Dryer – 3400 FPM, 3-Speed, 18 lbs
Powr-Flite PDH1 Hybrid Carpet Dryer: 3400 FPM Axial-Squirrel Cage Design
The PDH1 is Powr-Flite's hybrid carpet dryer — combining an axial fan with a squirrel cage blower to produce 3400 FPM from a 0.4 HP motor in a package that weighs just 18 lbs. At 2.8 amps, it draws roughly 45% less power than conventional squirrel cage blowers, allowing multiple units to run from a limited circuit without nuisance trips.
PDH1 Hybrid Dryer Airflow, Electrical, and Build Specs
- Air velocity: 3400 FPM
- Motor: 0.4 HP, 3-speed
- Amp draw: 2.8 A
- Cord length: 20 ft
- Housing: co-polymer polypropylene
- Height: 11.5" — stackable profile
- Weight: 18 lbs
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Carpet Drying and Restoration Applications
The PDH1's 11.5" height and 18 lb frame make it straightforward to stack and carry, important when restoration crews move units between floors or load them into tight vans. The 3-speed motor lets operators match airflow to the surface — low speed for delicate carpet fibers or freshly finished wood, high speed for open structural drying. The hybrid design directs airflow more precisely under furniture and along baseboards than pure axial fans, which spray air broadly. The 20 ft cord extends reach to most residential rooms without an extension cord.
PDH1 vs. PDH2 Deluxe — Which Hybrid Dryer to Choose
The PDH1 and PDH2 share the same 3400 FPM motor, 0.4 HP output, 3-speed control, 18 lb weight, and 11.5" stackable housing. The PDH2 Deluxe adds a kickstand and side shoe that expand the unit to 4 operating positions and include daisy-chain capability for up to 4 units on a single 15-amp circuit. For straight carpet or hard-floor drying, the PDH1 delivers identical airflow at a lower price. For complex jobs with walls, ceilings, and limited circuits, the PDH2's additional positions and daisy-chain outlet pay off.
| Model | PDH1 |
| Air Velocity | 3400 FPM |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Motor | 0.4 HP |
| Amp Draw | 2.8 A |
| Cord Length | 20 ft |
| Housing | Co-polymer polypropylene |
| Height | 11.5" |
| Weight | 18 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor |