9 Maintenance Tips for Your Commercial Laundry Equipment

The same as with lawn mowers, cars, and other machines, the best way prolong the life span of your commercial laundry equipment and prevent major problems is constant preventative care. Here are a couple of pro-tips which can help you to get the most from your investment and prevent expensive replacements and repairs down the line.

1. Read the manual
   Though this might seem simple, this is a crucial initial step that lots of laundromat owners bypass over. Your owner’s manual will have important information regarding utility demands, specific cleaning products that you need to be using, and how frequently maintenance jobs need to get carried out. Taking the opportunity to read the guide and actually understand your laundry equipment will be worth it in the long term.
2. Keep exterior of laundry equipment clean
   Regardless of which kind of commercial laundry equipment you use, keeping the exterior of it clean is always a simple first step. Not only will the clean equipment enhance the general appearance of your laundry center, routine cleanings can help prevent lint and other debris from getting in the machines and resulting in harm. Regular cleaning may also prevent leftover soaps and detergents from corroding and damaging the machines.
3. Clean soap dispensers
   Soaps, powdered detergent, and boosters may easily gunk up dispensers. Regularly cleaning out these dispensers or soaking them in warm water can help prevent major clogs or corrosive damage that might require you to completely replace them.
4. Clean or replace the water filter inlet displays frequently
   This screen can get blocked by little particles over time, which might prevent proper water flow to the machine.
5. Check inlet and outlet hoses regularly
   These hoses can get sediment buildup and small leaks. Inspecting and making changes when necessary can help prevent loss of water and a high water bills.
6. Check the belts from the motor to the drum on machines
   Look for items like fraying or breaking and replace these belts as necessary. Generally, these must be replaced about twice each year.
7. Check seals around washer doors
   Regularly checking for and removing buildup across the seals in your washers can help ensure your equipment always has a water-tight seal to protect against leaking.
8. Leave washer open when possible
   Leaving the washer doors open when they’re not being used, can help ensure air circulates to the inside along with the machines dry properly.
9. Check lint filter after each load
   Customers may forget to clean out the lint filter on dryers between loads. You should always be tracking this in your laundromat gear to help prevent possible fires and overheating.

When to Call a Professional

Even though you might be able to do many regular maintenance tasks yourself, some equipment requires more technical training and expertise. We’d recommend calling in an expert if there seems to be an electrical issue, issue with the control panel, or a significant part or part needs to be mended. Obviously, all repairs and maintenance should depend on your comfort level with all the equipment and gear.

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