Can we talk about the paper towel dispenser in the 3rd floor office bathroom being louder than the hand dryer?

Lee Mitchell · 2026-10-30T19:35:04.194067+00:00

I have been hiding out in here during lunch breaks for a month now, and I finally figured out why my quiet time keeps getting ruined. The paper towel dispenser on the wall next to the door grinds for about 4 seconds every single time someone pulls a sheet, which is basically a foghorn compared to the old hand dryer that got taken out during the remodel. I timed it on Tuesday and counted 11 pulls in 6 minutes, and each one made me jump. Does anyone know if those sensor settings can be turned down, or do I need to start hiding in the stairwell instead?

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