Consequences of laundry equipment downtime

How we wish we could have a working crystal ball to know when machinery may break down. Without the luxury of knowing in advance, all we can do is establish preventive maintenace. That is if we don’t want to suffer the consequences of laundry equipment downtime.

Equipment downtime happens when machines are not properly working, and it can be very bad for business. How can you provide linen and towels to your guests if your washers or dryers are down? Just one machine not working can mess up your workflow.

If you don’t have a service agreement in place, you’ll find yourselve with the unexpected cost of repairs. Maybe even an emergency fee depending on the situation.

The best thing you can do to prepare your business is accept that sooner or later, equipment will break down. Once you accept it you’ll be able to change your mind set form “fix when it’s broken” to “prevent it from breaking”.

How to avoid the consequences of laundry equipment downtime

You may be wondering how can you possible prevent your machines from breaking. You can do it yourself. You’ll have to invest your time in daily maintenance activities and learning the manual from beginning to end. Or you can choose one of Southeastern Laundry’s service plans. This allows you to focus your energy in other areas of your business. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that your equipment is being taken care of.

Our factory-certified reps will be onsite within 48 hours and have years of knowledge across industries, from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, to fire stations and correctional services, to athletic facilities and car washes.

Plus, we offer three advanced options: Scheduled Maintenance, Service Contract, and Equipment Leasing which covers the cost of parts AND repairs. 

Send us a message and we’ll gladly help you figure out what’s the best option for your business.

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