What makes a commercial product? Bigger? A supersize price?
Both of those are true to some degree but they’re not the entirety of what makes a machine a commercial machine. In short, commercial machines need to offer greater capacity, greater throughput, be a tougher build and have quicker cycles. Depending on the business need, commercial machine ranges also give greater efficiency, easy controls, coin operation, the ability to program for ease, while providing a high quality operation. They are technically compliant, long lasting, serviceable… the list goes on. Suffice to say, a commercial machine is a product that’s fit for purpose, no matter what it is or what it’s supposed to do it; our customers can be assured that it’s going to do it properly.
If a laundry business is processing piles of washing it needs machines that will wash properly, efficiently, quickly and for many years. If a refrigerator is going to be opened every five minutes it needs to have the necessary “oomph” to keep the temperature correct. There is also the essential and unavoidable aspect of compliance to consider. Laws and guidelines are there for a reason, water supply air locks prevent bugs and so does reaching a minimum temperature for a minimum time within a program, be it in a washer or dishwasher.
Commercial machines are built to last. An example would be the Miele Professional washers and dryers, considered by many to be market leading, that are hand assembled in Germany and designed to give 30,000 hours service. Unlike domestic machines it is normal to service them with parts over the years to keep them working as intended and to avoid breakdowns from stressed components.
Because Hughes has a team of experienced specialists looking after commercial laundry and dishwashing products you can leave the care and compliance to them, let them know what you need to do and they’ll ensure you have the product that fits your business needs. Rent or buy; you decide.
Speak to any Hughes Trade branch for further details, alternatively get in touch with us direct on 01603 750440 or email service@hughestrade.co.uk and we’ll connect you with the specialist best suited to your enquiry. Be assured that you’ll get the best advice – and price!
