One of the best things you can do for your laundry operation is signing up to a Protection Plan. Having contracted maintenance in place to regularly service your laundry machines will extend the life of your equipment, improve health and safety, increase efficiency, reduce machine downtime, and control your costs. Commercial washing machines, dryers and ironers are industrial machines that are pushed to the limit. Although they were designed and made to be used non-stop, day in and day out, just like any machine of this nature, they require regular servicing to keep them running at their best and ensure they live a long life. Manufacturers recommend commercial laundry equipment is serviced at least twice a year, depending on how much the machine is used.
Reduce Downtime
Having your machines serviced regularly will catch issues when they’re small, before they develop into something major, causing a full machine breakdown. Fixing a small issue will always be more cost effective than fixing a big issue, including parts and labour. As well, you’ll avoid losing money from having a machine out of action.
Increase Efficiency
Take advantage of a laundry expert’s experience and knowledge to identify any inefficiencies in the running of your machine. It’s easy to not pick up on a decline in machine performance when you’re using the machines frequently. A laundry service technician will be able to notice subtle differences in ideal performance, energy and water use, as well as cycle times. Your laundry machines will be performing at their best after every service.
Extend Asset Life
As with any industrial machine, the less equipment breakdowns, the better for the longevity of the machine. By servicing commercial laundry equipment regularly, the machines are being well looked after, reducing any major faults, and reducing replacement of parts; all contributing to the endurance of the machine. We’ve seen some commercial washing machines that last 30 years, some even 55 years! All because they have been well taken care of.
Improve Health & Safety
A commercial laundry technician be able to minimise your risk of fire and contamination. This is especially critical for commercial dryers. Lint can gather in areas of the machine that it shouldn’t, heating up when the dryer is on, turning it into potential tinder, starting a fire within the machine. It can also reduce the air quality within the laundry, increasing carbon monoxide levels.
Control your costs
By signing onto a Protection Plan, you will be minimising any surprise costs. Each service is a fixed cost that you can anticipate, and because your machines will be well looked after, there will be fewer major breakdowns. The service technician will give a full report on the health of the machine and will be able to anticipate any upcoming required fixes, giving a time frame of when they should be fixed, allowing you to control your costs.
Aqualogic offer Protection Plans that are tailored to meet your business needs. Read more here to find out why Aqualogic’s Protection Plans are different from the rest, or simply call 1300 222 119 to discuss your preventative maintenance needs.
