Owning a commercial laundry service is a wonderful way to make money. However, you can't make money unless you invest money first. And, one of the things you'll need to invest in are some good commercial laundry machines, which you can buy new or used, depending on your budget, from a commercial laundry distributor.

Whether you choose to buy used or new machines or a combination of both, you will be glad to know that there are many things you can do to help your machines last longer, even with the heavy use they'll be put through as commercial washers. By following a few tips on prolonging washer life, you can save money and invest in replacement washers a lot less often.

Remind Patrons to Empty Their Pockets

Put up signs near the washing machines reminding your customers to check their pockets before putting clothing in the machines. Patrons will appreciate this reminder since it may just keep them from washing their phones or their cash.

However, this tip helps you and your machines as well. When loose change and other metal objects are allowed to bounce around inside of the washer, they can wear on and eventually even ruin the washing machine's drum, setting you up for a hefty repair bill or even a full-on replacement if the problem is bad enough.

Small items such as coins, pens, paperclips and keys can damage or even destroy the unit's drum, and they can also get sucked down into the drain line, preventing the water inside your washing machine from draining properly.

Turn Off the Water

When you close down your commercial laundry service for the day, make sure you turn off your water supply too.

By making this simple act a daily part of your routine, you can reduce the pressure put on your machines and their hoses and valves. This, in turn, can help to prolong the life of your machines.

As an added bonus, remembering to turn off the water supply daily can also save you big money on your water and energy costs. Just don't forget to turn the water back on each morning!

As you can see, there are many things you can do to keep your washers in great working order. These are actually just a few of many ideas. If you start with quality washing machines in the first place, ones that are designed for commercial use, and also follow these tips, you really can't go wrong. For more information, reach out to a laundry distributor near you.