Looking for some quick answers to your questions about commercial laundry equipment? In need of commercial laundry equipment repair near you? Or maintenance services?
We can help. Check out some of the answers here and get in touch with us if you still have questions.
What Machines Are Required for Laundry Business?
At minimum, a laundromat should have commercial washers and dryers. Other machines and equipment you might consider investing in include steam presses, steamers, and, if you run a laundry service rather than just a laundromat, a garment conveyor. You will also need dispensers for detergent, fabric softener, bleach and other laundromat supplies.
What Makes Commercial Laundry Equipment Different from Domestic/Residential Systems?
Commercial laundry equipment is considerably different from domestic laundry equipment for several very important reasons. For one, commercial equipment is designed to handle much larger loads at a much higher load frequency.
Commercial equipment is also equipped with higher quality components such as more powerful motors and more robust heating elements that not only perform at a higher level but which are much longer lasting.
As a result of these things, commercial equipment typically lasts several times longer than domestic equipment. When properly maintained and serviced, commercial laundry equipment could last 20 years or more.
Why Do Commercial Washers Wash Faster?
Commercial washing machines are made with more robust system components, including larger, more durable inlet hoses and hot water feed components that allow for higher, hotter fill pressures. They may also be equipped with more power motors. Together, these enable these systems to run a cycle much more powerfully, much more efficiently, and most importantly, much more powerfully, than domestic equipment.
What Brands of Machines Do Laundromats Use?
Laundromats may utilize a wide range of different commercial washing machine and dryer brands. Some of these are Wascomat, Electrolux, Speed Queen, Continental, Maytag, Whirlpool, and LG, although there are many others. Contact us for more information on available brands, as well as with their comparative, respective strengths and weaknesses.
Do Commercial Washers and Dryers Really Need a Maintenance Schedule?
You wouldn’t drive your car 10,000 miles without an oil change, right? Then you should put so many “miles” on your commercial washers and dryers without routine maintenance, either. Our maintenance services include general and corrective maintenance as well as inspections to catch potential problems before they balloon into something bigger.
How Do You Inspect a Commercial Washer/Dryer?
On a commercial washer, inspect the inlet and drain hoses to make sure they are free of kinks. Also inspect the area around the hoses for signs of leaks. The presence of rust on the machine may also indicate leaks. Inspect the door gasket to make sure it is clean and clear. If it has been left closed or is chronically wet, mold and mildew may grow on it. The same can occur in the drum; this is why machines should be left with the lids open.
On a dryer, the main thing to check for is the lint filter. It should be clear, and cleaned between uses. Periodically the lint exhaust duct must be dredged out to remove any excess lint, which can pose a significant fire risk.
How Profitable Are Laundry Businesses?
Laundry businesses can be quite profitable, considering the low overhead. Naturally profitability hinges on expenses, but in some cases a laundromat might be able to return 25% or more.
What Are a Laundromat’s Biggest Expenses?
Not including leasing, rent, or insurance (if a laundromat has to pay for these things) then the largest expenses should be utilities, in the form of electricity and water. After that, laundromat supplies like detergent and bleach. If the laundromat is staffed, personnel costs can be up there, too.
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Laundromat?
That really depends on quite a lot of factors. However, the cost to start a laundromat can vary widely from 200,000 to 500,000, and much higher, depending on the size of the facility.
Why Are Laundromats Recession Resistant?
Laundromat business models are largely recession resistant because people need to wash their clothes. It doesn’t matter if the stock market is up or down; people want to wear their finest and will not sleep in dirty sheets. Plus, as expenses go, laundry is pretty low on the list compared to other necessities.
Looking for Commercial Laundry Equipment Repair Near You?
For more than 75 years, we have proudly served the New England market with a wide variety of startup, financing, and marketing services, and we represent the best brands, including but not limited to Wascomat and Electrolux.
We also offer equipment repair services, as well as maintenance, so if you’re looking for commercial laundry equipment repair near you, you’re in the right place. You can learn more here on our website but if you still have questions feel free to reach out to us directly.
