Metro Air Force Steel Commander Durable 2-Speed Dog Dryer, 28000-Feet/mins

by Metro Vacuum

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Metro Air Force Commander is a powerful floor/table dryer with two-speed performance, allowing you to groom large or small breeds with one dryer. This lightweight dryer is so powerful you will forget it's portable. Features include an easy change filter and dual mounted legs that allow the Commander® to be used vertically or horizontally. You can groom more dogs in less time ... make more money. You'll particularly like the job it does on heavy coated breeds. The Commander® dries their hair without drying their coats. It's ideal for the professional in the shop or on house calls. Once you use an Air Force® Commander® you'll say, "How did I ever get by without it."

Product Description

Metro Air Force Commander Dryer AFD3w

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00063KHPE
• Item model number: AFTD-3
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,386 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could not have my dog without it, March 30, 2008

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Kirk Walker (Tacoma WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Metro Air Force Steel Commander Durable 2-Speed Dog Dryer, 28000-Feet/mins (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this blower. I just bought a second one for my weekend house. I blow off my furry dog every other day and dry him with this after baths or rainy walks. He gets dusty after a few days, but this blower ends that. This would be great for people who are allergic to dog dander. Just blow it away. I just wish my wife's cats would keep still so I could blow off their loose fur ;-) My dog actually looks forward to me using this on him. He runs to me when I turn it on.
I even use it to blow the dust out of the car seats. When my wife is away, I use it to dust the house! They sell the same blower as a motorcycle dryer.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome multi-tasker, May 18, 2009

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Wolvenmoon "Wolvenmoon" (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews

I use this to easily dry off dogs after a bath, it also really helps with shedding. (I have a german shepherd, they shed ALL the time). When using it, don't be afraid to put the tip of the precision nozzle up into their fur and use small, fast circles to blow out the most moisture and shed fur.

Be careful using this on paws. Keep it away from the animal's face. In general, do not use it on extremities or areas with thin fur. If the dog has been shaved recently, do not use it on their bare skin. This is more powerful than a leafblower, be conscious of where you point it. If you drop the hose, it's going to look like an acme cartoon.

I also use this for other things. I'm a computer geek, for example, and this can clean out a computer much faster than canned air can - and is actually safer because you have no risk of spraying refridgerant onto your components.

Pros:
-Multitasker
-Two speeds
-Does not get hot and burn the dog
-Reduces shedding, can dry a dog off completely, and adds just the right amount of 'poof'.
-Grounded so as not to create static and make long coated dogs' fur clingy (and it doesn't fry computer parts!)

Cons:
-Sort of loud, keep it as far away from the dog and you as you can.
-Control ring on the nozzle feels cheap
-Funnel attachment tends to blow off like a rocket, keep a hand on it at all times when you use it!
-Misuse can very rapidly scare an animal for life.

Other thoughts:
-This is not a toy, but a very powerful tool. Don't let kids use it to dry the dog, ever.
-Positive reinforcement is a good thing, have treats when you use it
-Remember not to point it at ANY bodily orifices! Period!
-Don't forget to clean the filter.
-If you use it for computers, do so on mildly humid days. Do not do it where a bird can potentially 'bomb' the system. Do not do it indoors. Have the computer outside for no more than 5 minutes. If you're paranoid, loop a ground wire around the case of the computer and this thing's metal case, scratch the paint to insure a ground.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great blower, October 10, 2007

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D. Brake - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metro Air Force Steel Commander Durable 2-Speed Dog Dryer, 28000-Feet/mins (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am very happy with this product. It has 2 speed settings which is nice to acclimate the dog to the sound/force. The lower setting does take longer to dry the dog, but for dogs with less undercoat (or are nervous) this setting is fine.

The air comes out cool, and warms a bit over time. The true "drying" comes from blowing the water off the dog. I use this for dog shows and after normal baths and I am very happy with the results. I have a medium coated dog with a dense undercoat and it takes about 15 minutes to dry out my dog's coat which usually takes hours to air dry or 45+ min with a hair dryer. My dog has even learned to enjoy this time. He will lean into the air when it hits "the spot".