Our series on saving water in your laundromat continues with tips from the pros at T & L Laundry Equipment. We’ve assembled their best tips for laundromat owners on how to cut water costs. The National Federation of Independent Businesses states that 1 in 10 small business owners claim that energy is their single greatest cost. The problem is even larger if your business uses a greater amount of utilities in its service process.
So what can you do as a laundromat owner to ensure that your customers are happy and so is your bottom line? Keep reading to hear what our experts said! Searching for Huebsch dealers in South Carolina? Have you thought about using something better? Speed Queen and Continental are great and they're affordable. Call T & L today to learn how we can save you money and time!
How Laundromat Owners Can Save Water
Install water saving devices on all fixtures. From the washing machines to the sink in the bathroom, ensure that you are optimizing your water usage anywhere you can.
Inspect hoses, valves, sensors and connections regularly. Undetected leaks can not only mean higher than usual utility bills but they can lead to serious property damage if left unrepaired.
Educate your customers. Posting water efficiency signs in your laundromat will not only educate customers on how they can save water but also how they can save time and money by washing full loads or combining loads into a larger machine.
Work with your T & L Laundry Equipment representative to choose Energy Star rated appliances for your laundromat. These machines typically have more capacity than other models, use up to 40 percent less water and are agitatorless - resulting in a gentler wash for your customers.
Upgrade to machines with Smart Sense technology that read the load level and only use enough water for the load size.
Sell and encourage the use of High Efficiency detergents. High Efficiency detergents produce fewer bubbles allowing for shorter rinse cycles.
Install a water recycling system in your laundromat. The experts at T & L can recommend the right system for your needs based on the number of machines and the number of loads daily. This system not only saves money on your water bill but the gas or electric bill too. The recycled water will not need to be heated as long the second time to be used for another load.
Have your water meter evaluated. Ensure that you are getting an accurate bill every month by asking for a meter inspection.
Check your water heater settings. Many manufacturers recommend that your water heater be set for 130 degrees. Let customers know that hot washes are only needed for heavily soiled items. Most detergents are designed to work best in warm or cool water.
Eliminate top load machines from your laundromat. Front load machines reduce the amount of water used per load by 40 to 55 percent based on manufacturer. Ask your T & L sales representative about which Energy Star brands can save you the most.
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Ensuring that your equipment is in good working order is key to keep your customers happy and your utility costs down. At T & L, we service what we sell and our relationship with you as a customer doesn’t stop once the sale is done. We want to make sure your needs are met long after we’ve installed your machines. Our 40 years of experience in this industry make us the ones to call when you are ready to upgrade your laundry equipment or when you are ready to begin the planning process for your laundromat. Let our dedicated staff show you why T & L Laundry Equipment should be your first choice for your commercial laundry equipment needs.
