Craig Banham, head of technical at WASHCO, explains the key role Planned Preventative Maintenance can play in the smooth running of your laundry.
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of your commercial laundry equipment and extending its lifespan. Of course, this is in addition to the regular cleaning and checks that should be carried out by users as per manufacturers' recommendations.
Between routine and regulated maintenance requirements, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of which servicing is due and when. While it can get confusing, the impact of failing to complete these could be dramatic. Let us explain it all and debunk some myths along the way.
Some tasks, such as the daily cleaning of a tumble dryer filter, can be carried out by the operator, provided they have received adequate training to do so safely. This training should cover the correct procedures for cleaning and the potential hazards involved, ensuring that the operator can perform the task without risking their safety or damaging the equipment.
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