Laundry rooms are the beating heart of hotels, care homes, healthcare settings and spas. With a constant need for fresh towels, robes, bedding and uniforms, your commercial tumble dryers have to keep up with these demands. Keeping them clean and well-maintained is one of the easiest ways to keep them working with minimal breakdowns and downtime.
Whether you manage a single machine or a full laundry suite, a good maintenance routine will keep everything running smoothly. In this article, we take a closer look at how to best clean and maintain your commercial tumble dryers.
The importance of regular maintenance
Commercial tumble dryers are built to handle heavy loads, but every machine still needs care. Lint build-up, blocked filters and worn parts can put extra pressure on dryers and cause them to break down.
For hotels and spas, this can lead to delays in getting clean towels and robes ready. In care homes and healthcare environments, it can affect hygiene and turnaround times for bedding and uniforms. Having a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule can help you keep your machines in good working order.
Daily cleaning tasks
It is good practice to perform daily cleaning to keep your commercial tumble dryers efficient and to eliminate the risk of faults or breakdowns. These include:
- Empty the lint filter after every load to prevent airflow problems and overheating.
- Wipe the drum with a soft cloth to remove any residue.
- Check the door seal for lint or debris.
- Look for unusual smells and noises.
Taking a few minutes to complete these simple daily cleaning tasks can help prolong the life of your commercial tumble dryer.
Weekly and monthly checks
Building these into your regular weekly and monthly routines can help keep your machines at their best:
- Thoroughly clean the airflow vents.
- Check and clean the moisture centres inside the drum.
- Inspect the belt and drum rotation for signs of damage or slipping.
- Examine the exhaust duct to make sure the air flows freely.
Deep cleaning schedule
Every few months, it is best practice for high-use laundries such as those in care homes, hotels, spas and healthcare settings to do the following:
- Remove and wash lint screens in warm, soapy water.
- Clean inside the ductwork to remove trapped lint and dust.
- Check the heating element and thermostats for signs of wear.
- Schedule a professional inspection if your machine handles heavy loads daily.
Ensuring your machines are cleaned at a deeper level not only keeps them working longer but also keeps them efficient and reduces the risk of fire.
Breakdown cover and aftercare for commercial tumble dryers
At PDS, we specialise in the maintenance and repair of commercial tumble dryers. Our experienced team can repair and maintain all brands of commercial laundry equipment, with our engineers providing full nationwide cover.
We offer support seven days a week across the whole of the UK, so you can have peace of mind that should your machines break down, we’ll help you get back up and running as quickly as possible. Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.
