Professional washing machines: an overview of the best models and tips for choosing

Professional washing machines have long entered the life of a modern person. You cannot do without them both in hotels and in other city institutions. Public laundries for many become a godsend and salvation if it is not possible to wash clothes at home.

A professional (industrial) washing machine is considered a technique with a load of linen from 7 to 150 kg... It is designed for a long service life, therefore it is distinguished by its durability and minimal wear of parts, and in fact their work is continuous, sometimes reaching 20 hours a day. The duration of the washing cycle in this technique is much shorter. Detergents or laundry detergents are pumped into the machine. The quantity determines the selected wash mode.

Here are the important differences between a professional washing machine and a household one.

• Professional washing equipment prevails in many criteria and is distinguished primarily by the quality of washing... It is much higher in such a car than in a household one.
• Service life and wear of parts... In professional equipment, an unlimited resource of work is provided. It can perform its function without stopping for almost a day. The household one is designed for several washes a day, since its engine can overheat and fail. Between wash cycles, there must be a period of time that will allow the heating element to cool down and prevent it from overheating.
• Washing speed in professional models is much higher than in household ones. Due to this, it becomes possible to increase the number of washings per day. Also, there are several heating elements that change from mode to mode. In households, the washing time reaches 2 hours with one heating device, which not only reduces the number of washes, but also heavily loads the heating element.
• With regard to warranty service, then for household washing machines, as a rule, the manufacturer gives a guarantee with a short period of timeif used on an industrial scale. Then the company will make repairs, but for money. For professional options, the seller, on the contrary, always provides a guarantee, for some spare parts he even increases the warranty time several times.
• The drum size in professional equipment is much larger, and therefore easier to unload the laundry. When washing, only liquid detergents are used, which do not harm the internal structure.
• The consumption of detergents in professional models is much less, because they are distributed by the dispenser. And thanks to computer control and weighing of the loaded laundry, water and electricity consumption is significantly saved.
• Almost all models have a drying function... In professional washing machines, its operating time is much shorter than in similar household versions.

All professional and semi-professional washing machines have distinctive features. Thanks to such criteria, they can be divided into types.

Due to their design, washing machines with a low spin speed require certain foundation installation work during installation. This type of machine has a low spin speed of 400 rpm using a centrifuge. After this spin cycle, the laundry is very damp and takes longer to dry. The high speed model will have a spin rate of 900-1000 rpm. This means that after such a cycle, the laundry will be slightly damp and will require minimal drying time, which means that energy costs will be less.

According to the type of control, washing machines can be divided into models with automatic control and programmable. The automatic ones resemble in their way of control our home variants of machines. There are also several mode options. They can be set manually by choosing the required temperature, spin speed and other parameters.

The programmable options have a special panel that resembles a computer. With its help, you can not only select the desired mode, but also correct the data before or during washing. It is possible to change the temperature, washing speed or any other option.

The high-speed washer-extractor model has dimensions: height 133 cm, width 93, depth 93.5 cm and weight 437 kg. The load of laundry is 15 kg and the spin speed is 908 rpm. This model is made in metallic color. Designed for use in public laundries that are installed in hospitals, kindergartens and other institutions. Thanks to the high-speed spin cycle, the laundry can be easily wrung out and does not require the aid of a centrifuge.

It is possible to connect to hot central water, which will significantly save energy consumption and washing time. This model is one of the new ones. It has reduced weight and dimensions in relation to previous models... No centrifuge required and frequency inverter included. Thanks to the computer control and monochrome graphical interface, the operation of the machine is simple and intuitive. The whole process of work is visible on the monitor screen (temperature, time, spin speed). You can choose the most suitable from 50 factory programs.

All work errors are immediately displayed on the monitor. The external memory card stores all programs, their reading and writing. There is a vibration control sensor. The stainless steel drum design has an internal volume of 650/450. Detergents are dispensed with a special system. External dosing pumps in the amount of 6 pieces are directly connected with a capacity from 30 l / h to 120 l / h. The voltage for the operation of the equipment is 380 W. The manufacturer gives a 12 month warranty.

This model is made in white. The large front hatch is very convenient when unloading and loading linen. The machine is equipped with a drain pump. The steel body is painted, and the drum also has all the data for long-term use, since it is also made of stainless steel. The drum volume is 97 liters and the maximum load is 10 kg. The standard microprocessor is equipped with 6 wash programs. Energy consumption and water consumption are as economical as possible. The doors are locked.

The model is easy to use, does not require a special foundation and anchoring to the floor. It has a self-cleaning drain pump. Machine dimensions are 1027x704x683 mm. The legs are adjustable by 3 cm. The weight of the equipment is 120 kg.Residual moisture after spinning is 53%. Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm. Heating power 5.47 kW. Required input voltage 380 W. There is a possibility of connecting to hot and cold water. The powder container has 4 holes with excellent rinsing and self-cleaning function. The control panel is very comfortable and is at an angle.

The model has a steel body and a beautiful design. Maximum load of linen is 20 kg. The drum volume is 200 liters and the depth is 515 mm. There are 50 factory programs. There is electronic control. The washing speed is 865 rpm, and the spinning speed is 47 rpm. The power of the equipment is 18 kW, the weight is 490 kg. There is an approach to hot and cold water with a diameter of 15 mm.

If you want to purchase professional mini laundry equipment with large volumes of washing for a hotel, hostel and other establishments, then you will need some knowledge on the selection of a model.

All professional washing machines have their own characteristics, so when choosing the option that suits you, you need to rely on such criteria.

• The power of the connection to the power grid should be 380 V. Since only the presence of a three-phase power grid system will allow heating the heating element as quickly as possible.
• The heating element must be less than 3 kW.
• The material of the outer tank should be stainless steel.
• There must be a device for possible connection to the hot water supply system.
• Fully programmed microprocessor models allow you to easily self-service your machinery. You do not need to call specialists, because you yourself can load a large number of programs and functions, as well as regulate and control the entire cycle from start to finish.
• A small model of a professional washing machine can be designed for a small laundry weight of about 10 kg. Therefore, the larger the dimensions, the more she will be able to wash the laundry. In this case, dimensions matter.

Modern professional washing machines are equipped with a microprocessor with standard factory programs or a microprocessor that has a full programming function. In the latter, it is possible to create your own programs with a quantity of about 100, based on the degree of soiling of the laundry. This control is easy to manipulate, but it is important to understand which function you want to set and which detergent to use. By pressing a button, the machine will determine its quantity by itself.

To extend the service life of such expensive equipment, it is still necessary to carry out preventive measures. At least once every six months, you can descale it using only special means. Leave the door open after each wash cycle., press the circuit breaker and wipe the drum surface dry.

For an overview of a professional washing machine, see below.