Powr-Flite PDS1DX Powr-Dryer – 3800 FPM, Handle & Wheels, 20 lbs

Powr-Flite PDS1DX Powr-Dryer: 3800 FPM Commercial Dryer with Handle and Wheels

The PDS1DX is the wheeled, handle-equipped version of Powr-Flite's Powr-Dryer — 3800 FPM from a 1/2 HP, 3-speed motor, and at 20 lbs one of the lightest commercial dryers in this output class. Integrated handle and in-line wheels let restoration operators reposition the unit without lifting it, an advantage on multi-room or multi-floor water damage losses.

PDS1DX 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
• Housing: co-polymer polypropylene — stackable
• Weight: 20 lbs (with handle and wheels)
• Mobility: integrated handle and wheels
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Restoration Contractor Mobility Scenarios

The PDS1DX is built for restoration contractors who stage units across multiple rooms and floors. Rolling a 20 lb unit down a hallway or across a subfloor beats carrying it on every reposition — especially at the end of a 10-hour loss response. The 3-speed motor accommodates the full range of restoration surfaces: low speed for engineered hardwood and carpet fiber protection, high speed for concrete subfloors and open structural cavities. The 20 ft cord provides working reach across a standard residential bedroom or office without an extension cord.

PDS1DX vs. PDS1 — Mobility Hardware vs. Housing Warranty

The PDS1DX adds the handle and wheels the base PDS1 omits, making daily repositioning faster. The PDS1 counters with a better warranty: 5 years on the housing vs. 1 year on the DX, plus a separate motor and workmanship warranty. For operations that amortize equipment over five or more years, the PDS1's extended housing warranty is worth considering. Both units weigh similarly (22 lbs PDS1, 20 lbs PDS1DX) and deliver identical 3800 FPM airflow from the same 1/2 HP motor.

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