With the school year winding down for many districts, the discussion among administrators turns towards the improvements that need to be made over the summer before the students return in the fall. While some schools will choose to focus on making cosmetic improvements to the school, others will look for ways to improve performance and efficiency of their staff. At many schools, the athletic staff finds themselves spending a significant amount of time trying to keep up with the linen and uniform needs of the school's athletes. Upgrading your school's laundry equipment can save your staff time and reduce the utility costs associated with having a commercial grade washing machine onsite. Let's take a closer look. If you're searching for affordable commercial washing machine dealers in NC, look no further than T & L. Call us today to learn more.
Choosing to add a commercial grade washing machine to your athletic department offers numerous advantages for both staff efficiency and program budget.
Properly Washed Items
For your students, putting on a freshly laundered uniform gives them a sense of pride. Athletic trainers, staff, and directors will appreciate the longevity and integrity of the uniform pieces because they have been laundered properly. The highly programmable wash cycles ensure that jerseys, pants, towels, and other athletic gear are washed at the right temperature. With a high-speed spin cycle, commercial washers are able to reduce the amount of time your school's linens and sports gear spend in the dryer, extending the life of all the materials.
Reduced Waste
Athletic departments around the country spend thousands of dollars each year on detergent and other laundry chemicals to ensure that their team's gear is clean and bright. Dazzling white towels, sheets, and other linens require special chemicals to ensure a proper clean. Anyone will tell you that laundry detergent and additives are expensive. Reducing the amount of school funds that are spent on these supplies is easy with the right commercial washing machine. Automatic chemical injection technology helps ensure that only the amount of detergent or other additives that are needed for the wash cycle are used. Gone are the days of manually added chemicals which can lead to overuse, spillage, and other costly waste.
Increased Staff Productivity
In many cases, the linens and equipment that come out of commercial washer-extractors are so well spun that very little water remains in the material. As a result, many athletic departments are able to skip the dryer for their towels and linens. Putting these items through the flat finisher and folder is often enough to finish the dry altogether. As a result, the energy costs of the department are reduced, and the demand on the staff is also diminished.
Do More in Less Time
Most athletic departments generate so much laundry that having a single load machine doesn't make sense. Having your machine and your staff running constantly doesn't make much sense. Being able to do multiple loads at one time frees up your staff to take care of other needs around the department. Most athletic departments choose an 80-pound washer for their needs. While some schools with smaller teams may find that a 65-pound washer is adequate, accounting for growth in the program and throughout the district is an important consideration. The equipment you choose to install now should last 10-15 years if maintained properly. Consider that fact when choosing the size of your washer-extractor.
Select the Right Features
Every school district is looking for ways to trim expenses, but cutting corners on the features of your washing machine may cost you more in the long run. For example, football and baseball pants are some of the dirtiest items that an athletic department washes on a regular basis. Programming a machine to wash and rewash uniforms in order to eliminate tough stains or mud is easier than requiring a staff member to wait around to start and restart the machine. Letting the machine work out the tough stains for your staff members makes your staff more efficient and helps extend the life of your uniforms. Fully programmable cycles allow your staff to set and forget it since the chemicals, water temperature, cycle length, and desired dryness will all be handled by the machine.
Commercial Washing Machine Dealers in NC
The staff at T & L Laundry Equipment knows that getting the right machines for your athletic department is important. Our staff works hard to understand the needs of your department and the demands that are put on your equipment. Getting your equipment managers the right washer-extractor for the job means evaluating the space you have available for equipment and maximizing the layout of your space in order to get you all the machines you need.
For more than 40 years T & L Laundry Equipment has been the area's leaders for commercial washing machine dealers in NC. We work closely with both Speed Queen and Continental to make their entire product lines available to our customers. We know the products and capabilities of each brand and can make recommendations for your school based on needs, budget, and other considerations. We're passionate about delivering our customers a quality product that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations.
We proudly offer complimentary onsite evaluations of your space so that we can ensure you're getting the best machines for your needs. T & L customers can take advantage of our in-house financing options and planned service agreements to keep their equipment running in tip-top condition. Should your equipment break down, our parts department carries the largest selection of genuine manufacturers' replacement parts in the area. Our service team is committed to getting your machines back online as soon as possible.
Don't start another fall athletic season without the proper laundry equipment in your clubhouse. Call today and schedule an appointment with our knowledgeable sales team and put our experience to work for you!
Join us next time as we delve into selecting the right dryer and other equipment for your athletic department. Have questions about this post? Leave a comment below! We love to hear from our blog readers.
