Valera Executive 1200 Super Wall-Mounted Hair Dryer, 1,200W, White

A bathroom dryer can stay ready on the wall or be stored away between uses. The Valera Executive 1200 Super is a compact, wired model with a wall holder. Would keeping it in one place make a small bathroom easier to organise? Its two fan and temperature settings keep everyday operation simple.

Tech specs

• Name: Valera Executive 1200 Super
• Type: Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Power: 1200 watts
• Settings: Two fan and temperature settings
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: 22.5 x 11.5 x 16 cm
• Weight: 480 g
• Power source: Wired
• What’s included: Hair dryer nozzle, three screws, three dowels and three washers
• Country of origin: Switzerland

Usage tips

The dryer has a pressure switch on the front of the handle, which needs to be held down while drying. That means it is not designed to run unattended. There is also an on/off safety switch on the wall holder, so the unit can be switched off there when needed. A thermal switch is described as providing protection against overheating, with automatic switch-back.

The included fixings are intended for mounting the holder, making this a more permanent bathroom arrangement than a dryer kept in a drawer. The product information does not specify installation requirements for different wall types, so the supplied screws and dowels should not be taken as confirmation that they suit every surface. Follow the safety guidance: do not use the dryer while bathing, keep it away from water and keep the plug and cord clear of heated surfaces.

Who it’s for

This model is aimed at bathrooms where saving space matters, including small hotel bathrooms and guest-use settings. At home, it may suit a bathroom where a dryer is used regularly and having it fixed in place is more useful than being able to pack it away. Its compact format and simple controls are practical considerations for shared use, while the holder’s safety switch gives another way to turn it off.

You’ll like it if you want a dedicated bathroom dryer with two settings and do not need to move it between rooms. A portable dryer makes more sense if flexibility or storage away from the bathroom is the priority, the Valera takes the opposite approach by keeping the appliance on its wall holder. Its wired power source is also worth bearing in mind when deciding where it will be installed.

When it makes sense

Choose the Executive 1200 Super when a fixed, space-saving setup suits your routine, such as a compact guest bathroom where users benefit from a dryer being ready to hand. The included nozzle and mounting fixings are useful details for setting it up as a dedicated appliance rather than treating it as a travel or multi-room dryer.

Not the best choice if you need to carry a dryer between rooms or store it away after every use: its wall-mounted design is intended to stay put. The product is also marked as discontinued by the manufacturer, a relevant detail if ongoing availability is important to your decision. For a bathroom where a permanent position and straightforward controls matter more than portability, its main advantage is the space-conscious setup.