Drainage basins are expensive. However, the cost of these basins is offset by the solutions that they provide to some of the most common problems in a laundromat. For more than 40 years, T & L Laundry Equipment has been providing coin-op owners with information and products to improve their business. We are passionate about the commercial laundry industry and work hard to make our customers feel like they have a partner in their business, not just another vendor. Installing drainage basins can help solve several common issues in your laundromat. Here's a closer look. Want a better option than working with Maytag dealers in Raleigh, NC for laundromat equipment? Call T & L! We offer big savings on time and money!
Lint filters in drain basins help catch the lint before it ends up in the main drain line. A filter keeps the amount of snaking and maintenance down. In some states, the lint filter is required on the washer drain line.
Reservoirs in the drainage basins can hold all the drain water from the washers until the main drain line can handle the excess water. Unlike old pipe systems that can backup dirty water into other washers because of a slow drain, a drainage basin keeps the dirty water moving out of the washer and into the main drain.
Loose clamps or condensation from the water lines in warm weather can cause commercial washers to leak. If the slab under your machines is angled towards your drainage basin, the water can drain away from your equipment.
Soap suds need a place to collect and bubble up, and the drainage basin is the best place for them to collect and dissipate.
In order for your drainage basin to work properly, the basin must be the correct size. The basin needs to be large enough to hold the entire amount of water that would drain from all of the washing machines in your laundromat. It is crucial that the basin is pitched towards the main drain line so that there is no standing water in the basin. Your basin should also be covered to reduce the amount of over sudsing that occurs from the draining of the washers.
Installing a drainage basin in your laundromat can extend the amount of time your business is under construction and increase the cost of your concrete pour. The benefits of these additional expenses do, however, far outweigh the initial investment. The reduction in costs related to plumbing needed to hook up and connect the commercial washers that comes from installing the drainage basin will be a significant savings.
Another Option Besides Maytag Dealers in Raleigh, NC
For more information on how a drainage basin can help improve the maintenance and upkeep of your laundromat, talk with one of our knowledgeable sales associates. Whether you are looking to remodel your current laundromat or are thinking of opening your first coin-op, we can help. T & L Laundry Equipment proudly offers in-house financing and complimentary onsite consultations. With our dedicated and responsive service department, a complete line of products from Speed Queen and Continental, and our extensive range of seating and accessory offerings T & L has everything you need for your laundromat.
