{"id":11483,"date":"2023-03-14T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T03:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardjay.com.au\/?p=11483"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:37:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T06:37:19","slug":"prevention-vs-cure-the-importance-of-preventative-maintenance-for-industrial-and-commercial-laundry-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardjay.com.au\/prevention-vs-cure-the-importance-of-preventative-maintenance-for-industrial-and-commercial-laundry-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevention vs cure: the importance of preventative maintenance for industrial and commercial laundry equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preventative maintenance is the key to maintaining high use capital equipment, minimising the need for costly repairs and downtime and ensuring peak performance with every cycle. In this article we explore the WHY, WHEN and WHAT of correctly maintaining your commercial & industrial laundry equipment.<\/span><\/h3>\n

WHY<\/strong>
\nIndustrial laundry equipment is designed to last 30,000 cycles, serving many businesses for 10 to 20 years or longer; however, this is only possible with correct operation and regular maintenance.<\/p>\n

Washer filters will block up over time and require cleaning. In areas of hard water, limescale will build up and insulate elements, extending heat \/ cycle times. Components can come loose and create leaks, which can cause major damage if left unchecked.<\/p>\n

Lint builds up in the the dryer and needs to be removed regularly as lint is highly flammable. All Line 6 dryers are equipped with RMC (residual moisture controls); however, chemical residue builds up on the drum over time and impacts the functionality of this system.<\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>
\nPreventative maintenance is recommended every 1500 cycles or once per year \u2013 whichever comes first. A facility running 8 cycles per day or 3,000 cycles per annum, for example, should schedule maintenance appointments every 6 months.<\/p>\n

Electrolux Industrial washers and dryers have built-in maintenance alarms that will prompt operators when it\u2019s time for maintenance.<\/p>\n

As part of our commitment to maintaining our customers\u2019 equipment and ensuring peak performance, Richard Jay offers customized Preventative Maintenance Agreements. As per occupational health and safety requirements, it\u2019s recommended that all facilities have programmed maintenance. This keeps your facility safe and helps to ensure insurance claims aren\u2019t rejected due to lack of maintenance.<\/p>\n

WHAT<\/strong>
\nEven highly durable machines need care and proper maintenance to prevent excessive build up. The good news is that there are several things owners can do to keep equipment in great condition.<\/p>\n

Washers<\/strong><\/p>\n