If there is one thing most business owners would agree on over anything else, it is that lowering operating costs is one of the most important things they can do. When it comes to businesses that rely on commercial washers and dryers, this can seem like a tricky endeavor, but that doesn’t mean it is an impossible undertaking. Although it may seem counterintuitive at first glance, one of the best ways for these companies to save money is to have their commercial laundry units inspected and repaired on a fairly regular basis.

Some business owners find this to be a difficult idea to adhere to. You can’t save money by spending money, right? Why hire a repair person to simply check up on commercial laundry units when there doesn’t appear to be any issues? The truth though is that regularly-maintained machines have a lifespan that far exceeds that of laundry units which are left unattended for long periods of time or that are only inspected after strange noises or odd rumblings.

With so many moving parts, even something seen as a “minor hiccup” can quickly become a devastating problem for a business owner who relies on the heavy-duty machine. Leaving a machine unattended for too long gives time for a minor issue to turn into a bigger one, which can result in the business owner needing to completely replace a unit or even an entire system – costing way more money than bringing a technician in for service. On the other hand, a skilled commercial washer and dryer technician will notice even minor issues and can quickly have it remedied (often during the same visit since smaller problems don’t usually require specialized parts or too much time).

By having a commercial laundry maintenance and repair person visit on a monthly or bimonthly schedule, business owners can actually end up saving money in the long run. This might sound like a head-scratcher, but a couple hours of labor every couple months is notably less expensive than a whole new laundry system every year or two.

Think of the maintenance in terms of auto insurance. You may think it’s pointless to have since you believe yourself to be an outstanding driver, but all it takes is one collision or to be pulled over just once for a traffic violations, and your lack of insurance could end up costing huge amounts of money even if the accident or infraction was no fault of your own. The exact same can be said about commercial laundry systems – a negligent employee, overzealous customer or some random mechanical or electrical issue could lead to a costly problem. Routine maintenance of your systems is the insurance that they will, for the most part, stay in working order without any pricey ramifications.

As with most things, there is no perfect solution that will stop all the problems that might afflict a washer or dryer. However, preventative maintenance from repair companies that use quality commercial laundry parts will keep those small problems from becoming painful expenses. If you think it may be time for your system to receive a check up, give Wash IQ a call at (844)492-7447