The benefits of professional washing machines

You won’t surprise anyone with a washing machine, even the most advanced models are taken for granted. The presence of a tank backlight, auto-weighing, intelligent control, innovative washing technologies, ergonomic design - all this is typical for a modern automatic machine. But how then do professional washing machines differ from ordinary household? Can instead of a household machine put at home a reliable professional that will last for decades, what are its advantages and are there any disadvantages? To these questions, we will give an answer.

Scope of application

A professional washing machine is used in various fields of human activity. And these are not only laundries where linen can be brought from different places and people from home as well. Professional cars use:

• in hotels, and even in small-sized hotels, the installation of such a machine will only emphasize the level of service. In addition, it is much more profitable to wash directly on the spot by organizing a mini-laundry in the utility room. Bed linens will always be spotlessly clean, and guest luggage can be washed for a fee if necessary.
• in self-service laundries, which have recently been organized in cottage villages.
• in restaurants, as the need to comply with sanitary standards, as well as with the goal of creating a serious and responsible business. Daily washing of table linen will always keep banquet rooms and the kitchen clean.
• at food enterprises, for example, a meat processing plant, a bakery, a dairy, a confectionery, etc. Installation of a professional washing machine in production is more profitable than cooperation with dry cleaning.
• in beauty salons and hairdressers.
• in maternity hospitals.

Note! With small volumes of the enterprise, instead of a professional washing machine, where the washing volumes are not significant, a semi-professional automatic machine can be installed.

Advantages that distinguish professional machines from domestic ones

What is so in professional equipment, how does it differ from household or semi-professional?

• Firstly, the quality of the wash. Only professional washing machines have the highest rate for this characteristic. Semi-professional in this regard are inferior, because they are based on the design of a household machine. However, in some cases, the difference between the washing of tissues may not be noticed.
• Secondly, wear of parts. Professional machines are designed for washing at least 30,000 cycles, while semi-professional ones for 5,000, and some household ones for only 1,000. Moreover, washing on household and semi-professional machines should be intermittent, otherwise the heating element will overheat. For example, semi-professional can be run no more than 15-20 times a week. Professionals can be operated 24 hours a day.
• Thirdly, the speed of washing. In professional, it is reduced to 50-60 minutes, which makes it possible to wash more often. This is ensured by installing several heating elements. Household machines wash an average of 2 hours.
• Fourth, the warranty period. When using a household machine not at home, the warranty period does not apply and in case of breakdown, the machine will have to be repaired at its own expense. In professional machines, the period for individual spare parts has been increased.
• Fifth, the size of the hatch of the drum. In professional machines, it is much larger, which facilitates the process of loading and unloading laundry.

Note! In all professional machines there is the possibility of washing with liquid powder without harm to the internal parts, which can not be said about household and semi-professional models.

Weaknesses of professional cars

Professional washing machines have undeniable advantages over household ones, so why then consumers do not buy them for domestic use, because they are reliable and durable. This is because they have weaknesses that cannot be ignored.

1. Price. An important indicator for most Russian consumers. Professional automatic machines are expensive, they can be attributed to premium cars.
2. Dimensions Such cars cannot be narrow or small, their sizes, on the contrary, can even slightly exceed the dimensions of a standard household appliance, and this is in no way suitable for small bathrooms and kitchens of Soviet-built houses. Only people living in large private houses can afford them, where a separate room can be allocated for washing.
3. Profitability. Most professional machines cannot be called economical. The water consumption in them can reach up to 100 liters, they can not be economical in relation to energy consumption.
4. The mentality of Russian consumers. Most consumers tend to change and update equipment, use new technologies and inventions, choosing models that are more attractive in design. People are updating phones to new models, cars and washing machines are no exception. Therefore, people think that it is better to buy a budget machine, which in 5-10 years will not be a pity to throw out and exchange for a new one.

Conclusion: this is why professional automatic machines are rarely used for domestic use, first of all, they are focused on industrial use.

Examples of models and their characteristics

Professional automatic machines are produced under such well-known brands as Miele, LG, Fagor, Asko. Here are some examples of models of such machines.

Washing machine Vega V-10 - automatic machine with loading up to 10 kg of laundry. The controller memory of this machine is 50 programs, 10 of which are built-in by the manufacturer. The controller can read SD cards. The spin in this machine leaves much to be desired, since the humidity is 70%, and the appearance is not impressive compared to competitors. Dimensions 81x76x124 cm. Country of manufacture Russia. Price from 145 thousand rubles.

The washing machine from LG WD-12A9 is an automatic machine designed to wash 6 kg of laundry and spin up to 1200 rpm. The amount of water consumed per cycle is 66 liters. A feature of the machine is that its body and front panel are made of painted steel. The drum is also made of steel. Dimensions 60x65x55cm. The price for this car is from 60 thousand rubles.

The LG WD-1069BD3S washing machine is an automatic machine with loading up to 10 kg of laundry and an extraction up to 1150 revolutions. The tank and body of the machine are also made of steel. Dimensions are 69x93x75 cm. Price from 104 thousand rubles.

The Miele PW6080 Vario washing machine is a frontal washing machine designed to wash 8 kg of laundry and spin up to 1300 rpm. It includes 70 washing programs, which are divided into groups: “Hotel”, “Stable”, “Kitchen and restaurant linen”, “Sport” and others. Energy consumption is several times different from a household machine and amounts to 7.8 kW / h. Country producer Germany. The price for this model is from 460 thousand rubles.

Washing machine 425865 Asko WMC84V - automatic machine with loading up to 11 kg of laundry and spin up to 1400 revolutions. A total of 22 washing programs. It is possible to connect this machine to both cold and hot water. The tank is made of stainless steel, the counterweights of their cast iron, which ensures its reliability. The security system includes a 6-step leakage protection. Dimensions 85x60x70 cm. Price from 165 thousand rubles.

The Fagor LA-25 ME washing machine is an automatic machine with loading up to 25 kg of laundry and an extraction up to 900 revolutions. In total, it has 16 washing programs, control is carried out through the electronic panel. The drum volume is 250 liters. Country of manufacture Spain. Dimensions of the machine 98x104x156 cm. Price from 450 thousand rubles.

Washing machine LAVARINI LM14 - a machine with a load of linen up to 14 kg. Its body is made of stainless steel.Microprocessor control using a graphic display. There is a self-cleaning function. The memory of such a machine can store up to 200 washing programs. Country producer Italy. Dimensions 88x93x134 cm. Price from 650 thousand rubles.

The Unimac UY180 washing machine is an automatic machine designed to wash up to 18 kg of laundry. The case is made of stainless steel, this machine is perfect for laundries. Microprocessor control allows you to store up to 99 washing programs, of which 20 are provided by the manufacturer. Very convenient drum hatch with a size of 75 cm. Country of manufacture Belgium. Dimensions 97x97x141 cm. Price from 730 thousand rubles.

So, professional machines are expensive equipment, which in most cases is unreasonable to use at home. They have excessive energy and water consumption. Although of course the indicators of quality and reliability are the highest.

Just think, for the money that you give for such a quality, you can change household machines every 5-7 years. Options with cheap professional cars up to 100 thousand rubles are generally in doubt. Therefore, think before buying professional equipment for the home, it is better to use it for its intended purpose in laundries and other enterprises.