Customer Reviews

Andis 33490 Hangup Pro Turbo 1600W Wall Mount Hair Dryer

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Be sure to read the whole description as this hairdryer has to be HARDWIRED in and not just mounted on the wall and plugged in.

Excellent product, works well, is easy to use. This is the third that we have purchased. We bought two in 2000; one was to use right away and the second we used as a backup. The first one did eventually fail and we then installed the second one. When we sold our home the second dryer was still going but had to stay as part of the house sale. We then bought the third dryer which we are now using in our new home. We have had models with the night light and without the night light...we prefer the one without the night light as the greenish hue from the night light is a bit much.

I recently purchased this as a replacement for the same model I had for 9 years. The template provided makes it easy to attach the metal base plate to the wall. It was a little bit of work to snap the unit into the base plate. However, once in place, it works beautifully. Note: this unit plugs into the wall.

Seems to work fine (as in wife likes it). She uses a mesh-like diffuser over it. They seem to burn out after about 5 years.

Be sure to order the right version -- either with a plug or with a whip prepared to hardwire. The hardwired version has a specific place for the electical box.

I have used one of these for years. I tried to buy a replacement from the company, and found out that Amazon had a better price.

READ THIS FIRST --- This unit, the model #33490 is HARDWIRED! The Andis model #33295 is the same unit with a plug. Those giving low rating because of this alone are not justified.

Over the years we have had a couple different Andis Wall Mounted units, including the #33700 with the bright green nightlight, and some other manufacturer models. We like the Andis 33295/33490 the best. In my wife's bath, they typically last 3 years of everyday use on long hair. I just replaced her Andis 33700 with the nightlight that we purchased in Jan 2007 with the Andis 33490 hardwired unit. My wife likes it without the nightlight. It was too bright. Prior to buying another Andis, I did try the Oster 76932 wall mounted dryer. My wife did not like it. It did not blow as strong and was much louder. After replacing hers, the Jerdon in my bathroom died. I also decide to purchase the Andis. Installation/Cosmetic caution - since mine is being installed of the wall to my left, the nozzle faced outward. No big deal, but cosmetically, I would have liked the nozzle to face the mirror. With the wall mounted units where the unit fits perpendicular to the wall, handedness is not an issue.

Installation of the hardwired unit requires some modification to the wall mounting bracket because the pre-punched holes do not correspond to cord position on the back of the unit. I simply drill a hole and installed a rubber grommet. I think even if you did decide to route the wire through one of the pre-punched holes, I would use a grommet to prevent the sharp edge hole on the wall bracket from damaging the wire and possible causing an electrical short. Additionally, you may decide to drill additional mounting holes in the bracket if you can mount it to a stud. The three mounting holes are triangular. So, if you hit a stud with one, you will not with the other two.

Another plus with the Andis units with a plug, is that the GFI (big square control with reset) is inside the unit, not outside on the cord. Also, the extra cord can be wrapped inside the unit so only the minimal amount is visible. This makes a much cleaner installation.

I wish I could find an industrial strength luxury wall mounted dryer that is build to last a lifetime. I have looked and cannot find one. The field is rather limited. In my opinion, this is the best of the bunch.

This one is going back, can not be installed. It is a HARD WIRE model, which is described in the PRODUCT INFORMATION!

Andis MicroTurbo with this model number on the outer box - not even close!
Andis 30095 Micro Turbo 1200 Watt Hair Dryer
Website picture of the the picture and description is misleading.

I was not too impress with Amazon .com or the product this time...First I ordered once and nothing ever came had to cancel that order and reorder. Product came and I specifily said with plug what I got was hair dryer with no plug which my husband had to put a plug on and it still is not very warm when it dries... Not too happy... I've had one of these before for about 8 years and it was wonderful... this one not too impressive...

We've just installed the Andis model 33490 hard wired hair dryer as a replacement unit. Since it hasn't been used yet we don't know how well it will hold up but we hope that the unit has better cratsmanship than the installation hardware that came with the unit. The mounting hardware is very shoddy; amazingly crappy materials.