Machines the business depends on.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Washing machines, of appropriate capacity Dryers Extraction, where separate Pressing and finishing equipment Dry cleaning machines, where offered Boiler or steam generation, for finishing Water treatment, where required
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE BUYING
Realistic daily volume Whether parts and servicing are available locally Water and power requirements Space and installation requirements
WHY PARTS AVAILABILITY MATTERS
A machine that cannot be repaired stops the business.
WHAT CAPACITY TO SELECT
Matched to volume, with several machines rather than one large one.
WHY SEVERAL
One machine failing does not stop everything.
WHAT WATER QUALITY AFFECTS
Cleaning effectiveness Scaling in machines and boilers Fabric condition
WHY HARD WATER MATTERS
It reduces detergent effectiveness, scales equipment and greys fabrics.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Whether treatment is required.
WHAT MAINTENANCE REQUIRES
Cleaning filters and lint traps Checking seals and hoses Scheduled servicing Descaling, where applicable Calibration of temperature and timing
WHY LINT TRAPS SPECIFICALLY
Blocked traps reduce drying efficiency and they cause fires.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Cleaning them, every day.
WHAT TO RECORD
Every service, fault and repair.
WHAT TO KEEP
Critical spares: seals, belts, hoses, filters.
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
Failure, and what happens to work in progress.
