The American Dryer GXT217 replacement motor/blower assembly is a universal motor for high starting torque, and includes a blower assembly to help create airflow for a hand dryer and an automatically resetting thermal protector to help reduce the need for parts replacement in case of damage or failure, and can be used to replace a missing or damaged motor and blower assembly for American Dryer 208-240 volt GXT6 and GXT9, 208-240 volt EXT2, and EXT7 model hand dryers (sold separately). This motor meets United Laboratories (UL) Recognized standards for quality assurance. UL Recognized is a mark given to components intended to be installed into another device, system, or end-product.
World Dryer manufactures hand dryers, hair dryers, and baby-changing stations. The company, founded in 1948, is headquartered in Berkeley, IL.