What dryer do you use Gillian?
Simpsons Supajet, I've had it ever since I've had my persians, so it must be nearly 11 yrs old now, and I've also used it for grooming clients as well over the past 6 yrs or so, and I've never had one problem with it, its been brilliant. Its a stand dryer so I've got all hands free to hold puss cats and use brush while drying.