Powr-Flite PDS1 Powr-Dryer – 3800 FPM, 1/2 HP, 3-Speed, 22 lbs
Powr-Flite PDS1 Powr-Dryer: 3800 FPM Commercial Restoration Dryer
The PDS1 Powr-Dryer produces 3800 FPM from a 1/2 HP motor — a 27% airflow increase over hybrid 0.4 HP carpet dryers — in a 22 lb co-polymer polypropylene body engineered and assembled in the USA. Three speed settings let restoration and janitorial crews match output to surface type, and a 4.4-amp draw keeps circuits stable when multiple units run simultaneously.
PDS1 Powr-Dryer Airflow, Motor, and Build Specs
- Air velocity: 3800 FPM
- Motor: 1/2 HP, 3-speed
- Amp draw: 4.4 A
- Cord length: 20 ft
- Dimensions: 17" × 16" × 18.5"
- Housing: co-polymer polypropylene — stackable
- Weight: 22 lbs
- Warranty: 1 year motor/parts/workmanship, 5 years housing
- Origin: American engineered and assembled
Water Damage Restoration and Facility Drying Applications
At 3800 FPM the PDS1 is built for jobs where standard 3400 FPM hybrid dryers are insufficient — open concrete subfloors, large structural cavities, or wet screed that needs aggressive evaporation before re-flooring. The 3-speed control matters: low speed on freshly laid wood or vinyl prevents edge curl; high speed accelerates open-air structural drying where surface damage is not a concern. The 20 ft cord reaches across most commercial office rooms and school hallways without an extension cord, and the stackable design means a crew can transport a bank of PDS1 units in a standard van without a trailer.
PDS1 vs. PDS1DX — Handle and Wheels or Not
The PDS1 and PDS1DX share the same 3800 FPM, 1/2 HP, 3-speed motor and identical 22 lb weight and 20 ft cord. The PDS1DX adds a handle and wheels for repositioning on job sites without picking the unit up. For restoration contractors who move units constantly across large multi-room losses, the DX variant saves operator effort; the PDS1 is the right choice when crews stack and carry units in one trip. The PDS1 carries a superior housing warranty at 5 years vs. 1 year on the PDS1DX.
| Model | PDS1 |
| Air Velocity | 3800 FPM |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Amp Draw | 4.4 A |
| Cord Length | 20 ft |
| Dimensions | 17" × 16" × 18.5" |
| Housing | Co-polymer polypropylene |
| Weight | 22 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 yr motor/parts/workmanship, 5 yr housing |