- 1600 Watts of turbo drying power
- Dual voltage for worldwide travel
- Two heat/air settings
- Quiet fan and motor
- Lifeline shock protection
Product Description
Andis 33805 Micro Turbo 1600 Watt Dryer has dual voltage for worldwide travel. There are two heat, air settings and a quiet fan and motor. It features Lifeline shock protection.
Beth Cholette @ 2:04 pm
I purchased this hair dryer for an unusual reason: my old 1875 watt Conair was actually too much wattage for my bathroom (the circuit kept tripping), so I was actually looking for a dryer with LESS wattage. However, I didn’t want to sacrifice power, as I hoped not to have to devote any additional drying time to my shoulder-length hair.
So far, I’ve been pleased with this hair dryer. It does seem a bit louder than my previous model–not obnoxiously so, just a higher, more concentrated fan noise. The dryer is extremely light and compact; it’s actually smaller than my folding travel dryer. It is very basic, with a choice of high/low settings only (there is no heat/cool option), but it seems to dry my hair just as efficiently as my old higher-wattage dryer.
UPDATE November 2007: Unfortunately, we had to stop using this hair dryer after about a year. We found that it would cut off in the middle of use, necessitating turning the unit off and re-starting. Cleaning the air filter sometimes helped, but this problem gradually got worse until the dryer was virtually unusable. When we unplugged it, we saw that the connections had actually started to melt! So, I’m sorry to say that I can no longer recommend this hair dryer–it’s back to Conair brand for me. I am also decreasing my rating to 3-star; I would make it even lower, but I suspect that we may have a problem with our bathroom outlet which contributed to the hair dryer’s early demise.
C. Butler @ 2:39 pm
I bought this item because I was going to Europe for a month. I didn’t want the hassle of using a voltage converter because you can only use one electric item at a time, unless you buy more than one converter kit. You do need a plug adaptor, (these are relatively inexpensive), then you just switch the voltage, plug it in and it works great. I used it in Switzerland, France and Italy. When I came home to the States I just switched the voltage back and I now use it at home. It is small and takes up very little space in the suitcase. I would recommend it for anyone in need of a hair dryer traveling abroad.
S. Edwards @ 3:44 pm
The Andis 33805 Micro Turbo 1600W Dual Voltage Hair Dryer is a great little personal grooming appliance. It has two settings: Low and High. I use High almost exclusively, even though I have fine, short, grey hair because I don’t like to dawdle over grooming in the morning. Its dual voltage selections (125V/250V) would come in handy if travelling (with an added plug adapter). High produces a rapid stream of air that quickly heats up and stays at a steady, moderately high temperature. Low is appropriate if you spend more time styling with some degree of heat–producing a nice smooth and fuller result. However, I’m a Type-A character who wants the job done pronto, so this is my machine of choice. All dryers sound a little loud right in your own ear, but a family member says that the Andis is quieter than the Sunbeam I recently replaced.
I bought this device to replace a Sunbeam compact dryer, which replaced another Sunbeam, which was preceded by at least two Conairs, and a parade of various compact (mostly) dryers over the last 32 years. This is the BEST of the lot. I actually gambled and bought two at once because compact dryers are getting hard to find now, and my confidence has been rewarded.
If you are looking for a quick solution to get going in the morning after your shower, look no further. This one’s a winner!
Edisto @ 6:18 pm
I bought this dryer to take on a European vacation with me. I was thrilled with the size when it arrived. I used it a few times in the States before I left and it worked great here. When I got to Europe, I tried to change the voltage on it and was totally disappointed. The voltage changer looks like you would use a coin or a screw driver to turn it. When I turned the knob, it fell out of the appliance completely revealing that it wasn’t attached to anything within the appliance!! It was just a hole with a little black plug that seemed to be put there to make it look like it would change the voltage. Of course, as soon as my traveling companion plugged it in the 250 volt outlet, it began to smoke. What a rip off!!! I have hair that must be styled and I had to buy a hair-dryer to use while in Europe. I would never recommend this to someone buying it for overseas travel. It simply doesn’t change voltage.
Marina @ 6:54 pm
Light, Dual Setting, Powerful, Compact. An excellent product, very reliable. This is the second one I have owned the first lasted for eight years in home use and travelled the world!