Choosing the right commercial washing machine for your business

Whether you own a hotel, B&B, or a care home you will no doubt have some form of laundry service in place. But is your service optimal? Do you have the best machine for your needs? Are you as efficient as you could be? 

There is a multitude of available commercial washing machines out there so choosing which one is best suited to your business can be a daunting task. This guide is here to help you refine your search and point you in the right direction in terms of load size, brand, and features.

Size & Load Capacity

Light commercial washing machines have a capacity of 7-8kg. These are ideal for general use and will typically suit up to 8 washes a day. If your business undergoes regular, light washing loads, you should opt for a light commercial washing machine.

Ideal for: Small restaurants, boutique hotels, B&Bs.

Commercial washing machines have a capacity of 9-68kg. Similar to a light commercial washing machine but can take more loads, a commercial washing machines is ideal for general washing at over 8 washes per day.

Ideal for: Busy restaurants, large hotels, healthcare facilites.

Stacked washer dryers have a capacity of 6-16kg and are perfect for maximising space in small laundry rooms. A good option if you’re limited on space and you need to cater for multiple washing loads.

Ideal for: Small hotels, B&Bs, apartment buildings.

Industrial washing machines have a capacity of 45-200kg. These machines are built to handle huge loads and for constant usage. You will need quite a bit of space as these are large machines. Ideal for businesses where washing is needed to be done continuously.

Ideal for: Large hotels, hospitals, manufacturing plants.

Barrier washing machines have a capacity of 16-180kg. These are perfect for commercial environments such as restaurants and hospitals where hygiene is a top priority. These washing machines reduce the chance of cross contamination by separating the loading and unloading side of the washing machine with a physical barrier.

Ideal for: Hospitals, restaurants, pharmaceutical labs.

Coin-operated washing machines have a capacity of 6-23kg. Naturally, these are best suited for launderettes and other public washing room as they only work when a customer has paid. They're suitable for personal use for each individual customer.

Ideal for: Public washing rooms and launderettes

Features

Automatic Dosing: Auto-dosing machines automatically calculate the amount of detergent and / or fabric softener required per cycle. It will release the exact amount of detergent needed so you do not use too much or too little, avoiding the consequences of doing so, such as build-ups of detergent residue or clothes not properly cleaned. 

Automatic Weighing: Auto-sensing or auto-weighing washers will estimate the size of the load through its weight and adjust the water levels of the wash accordingly. This is a great system for saving you money on your bills. 

Wi-Fi Connectivity: Allows you to monitor your machines remotely, see their wash cycle progress, and diagnose problems more easily via an app. 

Microprocessor Control: The microprocessor controls the different wash cycle programmes and ensures that the machine goes through each stage correctly. It also controls the amount of water let in through the valves and the speed at which the motor spins in order to rotate the drum during the spin cycle.

Touch Screen Control: Offers a more user-friendly and intuitive experience. No more deciphering of buttons and knobs. Touch screen controls also offer more precise customisation of wash and dry cycles, allowing you to fine tune temperature, spin speed, and cycle duration settings.

Investing in commercial washing machines with modern features can significantly enhance your business and improve your efficiency, no matter your business or business plans at GA Commercial we can help you find your perfect solution.

Get in contact with our dedicated team here!