Choosing The Right Washer For Your Laundromat
With improvements in technology, there are several choices for washers that go beyond the top-loader that has been around for decades. While there are several choices for washers, what may be best for your home may not be best in your laundromat. There are three main washers available on the market: top-loader, high-efficiency top-loader, and high-efficiency front-loader. There are several advantages and considerations with each to help you choose the best for your business.
Top-Loader
The top-loader has been the mainstay of washers for years. The tub fills up twice, once to wash and once to rinse. The clothes are cleaned by the agitator in the middle of the tub.
Advantages:
- A top-loader machine is less expensive to purchase
- It is easy to add extra items you may have forgotten after the cycle started
- The washing cycle is faster
- Needs minimum care and cleaning
- You can stand to load and unload the clothes
Considerations:
- It requires a lot more water than other washers
- It takes longer to dry the clothes since they are more wet
- There is more wear and tear on the clothes
- The washers hold smaller loads, usually 4 cubic feet or less
High-Efficiency Top-Loader
This machine combines the recognizable exterior of a top loader with new technology. With no large central agitator, this machine cleans clothes with concentrated detergents and high-powered spray. The machine has sensors to fill up the tub to the needed amount, and interior dispensers for detergent and softeners. You'll find the panel raised behind the lid or in the top lid.
Advantages:
- Uses less water per load
- Faster spin time means less time in the dryer
- It is gentler on clothes
- You can stand to load and unload your wash
- There is a higher capacity
Considerations:
- It costs more money to purchase the machine
- You must use specific detergent for the machine
- Any waterproof items may cause the machine to unbalance
- With a bigger tub, it may be hard to reach the bottom
- Some routine care will be needed
High-Efficiency Front-Loader
Flipping the washer on its side, enables new technology with this washer. Short paddles perpendicularly line the inside of the tub, and it spins like a dryer. It cleans clothes with highly concentrated detergent, and the paddles lift and drop the clothes to remove any soil. Sensors determine the water needed for each wash.
Advantages:
- Highest potential for saving on your utilities
- It uses less time and water
- Has a greater capacity
- Least wear and tear on your clothes
- Great space saver as you can stack the washer and dryer
Considerations:
- Initial costs are higher
- Require specific detergent
- You may have to kneel or bend over to retrieve the clothes
- Routine care and cleaning are needed more than top-loaders
Contact a company, like Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales Inc. , for more help.
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