The equipment in your laundromat is your most valuable asset. Making sure that it is in good working order and functioning properly is critical to the success of your business. Your equipment should be fully inspected every season. These inspections can help you avoid costly repairs and breakdowns. The pros at T & L, your number one dealers for laundromat equipment in Greensboro, NC, have compiled this checklist for your inspections.
Keep reading for valuable information that can really help your business.
Why Inspecting Your Commercial Laundry Equipment Is Important
Start with your dryers, they are the equipment in your laundromat that takes the most abuse from customers day in and day out. Check the drive belts on your dryers for fraying or wear and replace them as needed. Clean the burner tubes on gas dryers and ensure that the fire suppression system is working and is not leaking. For your electric dryers, check and tighten all electrical connections. Steam traps need to be cleaned and checked on steam heated dryers. Lubricate all moving parts and ensure that the exhaust system is clean and remove as much lint as possible.
When it comes to your washing machines - remember the 5 year rule. Hoses need to be replaced every 5 years - if it has been longer since you replaced them, during inspections is an excellent time to do this. This will save you from having a huge headache down the line when they spring a leak. Check water inlet hoses for leaks, cracks or swelling. Check the internal hoses as well, pay special attention to those that come into contact with detergents regularly. Replace or clean cooling fans. lubricate bearings and check drive belts. Also, move the machine and check for leaks and ensure that the door locks and gaskets are working properly.
Taking pride in the performance and condition of your equipment is critical to the success of your business. When your machines are all functioning efficiently and your facility is well taken care of business will be booming! Customers want to feel comfortable in your coin-op and they want to have a variety of well maintained working machines at their disposal. The smallest improvements and maintenance chores are what will set your laundromat apart from the competition. Regularly inspecting and maintaining your equipment may take a little extra effort but it will pay off in the long run.
Ask your T & L Sales representative about our service after the sale and how we can help keep your equipment running great. For even more information, check out our next post on commercial laundromat equipment inspection tips.
Affordable Laundromat Equipment in Greensboro, NC | T & L Laundry Equipment
Are you thinking about replacing the old commercial dryers in your laundromat? Call us at T & L. We’ve been in the business for 4 decades, so we are the experts in new and used laundromat equipment in Greensboro, NC. We serve hospitality markets as well as many other industries in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh and all areas in between. Call us to today to see how we can help you establish or improve your on-site laundry facility.
