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Post# 338606   3/29/2009 at 16:04 (5,478 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

As you all know, I volunteer some of my time to the Montgomery County, Texas Animal Shelter.

One of the problems they have had is they have being doing their laundry (pet beds, blankets, towels, etc) with just ONE Whirlpool Duet washer and a mid 90's GE dryer.

Needless to say with over 500+ dogs and 600+ cats the laundry room is overwhelmed! The washer and dryer is always running in a case of trying to catch up. Volunteers use the machines and most of them are teenage girls. They stuff the machines until they can't put anymore in. The actually use their foot to push it all in the drum until you couldn't even fit a handtowel in there. The first time I saw this I gave them instructions on proper machine useage, but it was like telling Paris Hilton how to do her own laundry. Does anyone ever notice that teen girls have plenty of attitude these days?

The shelter is now completing a new addition that will house about an additional 400 dogs and 300 more cats. It's great, nice and clean. I went on a tour today, and what did I see?
A new laundry room complete with storage facilities for detergents and huge stainless wash sinks. It also has a BRAND SPANKING NEW BIG MAC Commercial washer and dryer!
The room opens on Weds. I'll be down there for the maiden run of the machines. Right now they have ONE BOX of a detergent called "Thrifty". It's a white powder in a non descript brown cardboard box (about 10 lbs) with only the word "Thrifty" on it in black print. Of course they have cases and cases of Clorox bleach on hand.
I was going to donate some proper detergent to the shelter. What brand of detergent shall I get? I was thinking of getting a couple of bags of FOCA, or maybe Gain w/Baking Soda.

What do you all think/recommend? Remember, this is DIRTY ANIMAL laundry and we would want to disinfect the items being laundered to prevent the spread of any animal diseases such as Kennel Cough, Distemper, Parvo, etc.





Post# 338623 , Reply# 1   3/29/2009 at 17:27 (5,478 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Clorox!

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Bleach for disinfecting and Foca or Roma detergent to get things clean. One has enzymes, the other does not. Get the one with Enzymes. Just make sure that the detergent and bleach are not added at the same time so they each have time to work. For whatever it's worth, I think this might be a good use for about a 50 foot Maytag E2LPS.

I had a cat while I lived in Savannah. When I moved, I had to leave her with my now former housemate. My cat is well cared for and my former housemate loves her and cares for her well, but I still miss my kitty every day. She was adopted from a shelter and was a very sweet. well-behaved, and affectionate cat.

Keep it clean and ADOPT PETS,
Dave

Sorry about the picture size. I haven't installed the picture shrinking tool on my new computer yet.


Post# 338879 , Reply# 2   3/30/2009 at 18:33 (5,477 days old) by sudsman ()        
Most likely Unimac or Uniwash

unimac

Post# 338881 , Reply# 3   3/30/2009 at 18:36 (5,477 days old) by sudsman ()        
Cabinet models and Round open tub models

both are Alliance machines

Post# 338957 , Reply# 4   3/31/2009 at 02:25 (5,477 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Sudsman:

I was hoping you'd respond to this post.
The machine we have looks similar to the one you have in your image, but it is a lot bigger than that. The door itself must be 30" in diameter and the machine probably stands about 7 feet tall. The door is right about waist level for me, and I am 6 foot tall.

I have no idea how much detergent a machine like this would use.

As a laundry pro what detergent would you recommend and how much to use to start with?
Let me go down there and take a photo of it.


Post# 338964 , Reply# 5   3/31/2009 at 03:41 (5,476 days old) by sudsman ()        
Sounds like it may be a 100 or 125

Would have to know then will give you a starting point.. Would Stay away from high suds those machine are not happy with a lot of suds.. Can you get a chemcial rep to set you up a good formula? There a number of good ones in that area.It also could be a 50 or 85 lb.. Most of the time they put them up on concrete 4 to 6 " and they seem larger than they are. Look at the nameplate in the back or on the side it will tell you the capacity. Be careful to NOT underload them as they will not balance properly and with pads and such can throw the bearings very quickly. As a general rule most of the alliance machines are pretty good machines. Will do all I can to help you, -Mac

Post# 339069 , Reply# 6   3/31/2009 at 14:11 (5,476 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Darned it,
I went down to the shelter today and the laundry room was locked with the lights out (except for those red lights on the washer) and a sign was on the door stating "Laundry Room Personnel Only!".
Sounds like they may have HIRED someone to do the laundry. But with the financial state the shelter is always in, I would find that very unlikely.
You know I forgot, systems I have seen before like this have laundry detergent injector systems on them. I couldn't see if this one has that setup.
But I'll be there for the grand opening day (tomorrow)!


Post# 339198 , Reply# 7   3/31/2009 at 23:47 (5,476 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

My Primus machine has terminals on the back for an injection system.

Post# 340164 , Reply# 8   4/5/2009 at 18:23 (5,471 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I finally got into the laundry room, and the washer is a UniMac. It only comes up to my chest in height, and it's mounted on the floor, rather than being raised up. The dryer is the thing that's almost 7 feet tall.
I did a load in the UniMac, which doesn't have a detergent injection system and I'll tell you, that UniMac seems to use quite a bit of water. I used 1/4 cup of FOCA, it sudsed up some, but it rinsed clean of suds.
When the cycle was finished it said "Done" in the little cycle window, but the door wouldn't open. I pressed the little red button on the latch first as the machine has a placard for this. But it wouldn't open the door. The latch handle seemed stuck. So I asked one of the laundry room people about it and believe it or not, this was the reply:

When that machine does that it is telling you it is done for the day. Come back in the morning and the latch will open the door very easily. But it is NOT going to let you open it until an overnight has occured.
Has anyone ever heard such nonsense? I think the machine door is broken and needs repairing. After all the washer has only been in use for 4 days!


Post# 340178 , Reply# 9   4/5/2009 at 19:49 (5,471 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        
Wowww!!! never heard such a thing

Is it possible that the machine has a usage or operating hours counter, in which it will cease to function when the machine has exceeded the preset value?

Post# 340186 , Reply# 10   4/5/2009 at 20:25 (5,471 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I thought about that too, maybe it is set up to do only X number of wash loads per day. Maybe it's rented and the rental fee is based on how many washes you do in it?

I am not that familiar with the UniMac machine. But you would think that it would at least let you inside to remove the last load laundered.....

I tried to look at the capacity label on the back of the machine, and it's close to the wall and not much light gets back there so I couldn't get to it to read it.


Post# 340199 , Reply# 11   4/5/2009 at 21:03 (5,471 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        
Whirlcool...

I'm not familiar with Unimac machines either, just Wascomat and Primus so far. There is a web site called coinwash.com that specializes in commercial machines. They have a forum that you can create an account on and ask questions. They may be able to help you.

Post# 340216 , Reply# 12   4/5/2009 at 21:53 (5,471 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I was able to download the UniMac Users Guide from Alliance Laundry Systems. Nowhere in the manual do they discuss the door locking issue. So I am going to have them call the vendor tomorrow. A 4 day old machine shouldn't be doing this.
BTW, the machine is a 60lb capacity.


Post# 340267 , Reply# 13   4/6/2009 at 03:35 (5,470 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen, That is pure BS

All of my machines display the "DONE" light when finished with the cycle and has nothing to do with being finished for the day. It the worker is that stupid they dont need to be there. That or they dont want you there. There is a load counter on the machines but it has nothing to do with the done signal. They CANNOT be set for a certain number of loads and then allow no more.. Pure BS I would be in someones face so now.

Post# 340268 , Reply# 14   4/6/2009 at 03:53 (5,470 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen. To open the door you must press and HOLD in the butto

at the same time you are opening the door. Or it will not open/ It takes both hands A safety feature. Or on some of the machine the button is on the door and you must press it and turn the door latch at the same time..
The UniMac Cabinet model is the Alliance BTL machine is usually sold on low bids. But they are not really a bad machine at all. They almost always pair them with a 75/80 lb Dryers. so the entire wash load will go into the dryer. Most of the newer tumblers reverse too. great for large items but will increase drying time on small items as much as 10 mins. The tumbler will have a switch on the front reverse or non reverse. I changed all mine to say large pcs and small pcs .. Much esiser for the wash man to learn and remember.. Our washers and Tumblers are too large for most the women to handle and most of the time thermals take 2 of us to unload from the washer and tumblers.. The women can handle machines up to 75 lbs with out a lot of problems but any larger and I have found they have back problems. I have one 75/80 tumbler the rest are 150/175s .. In a enviroment as you are in the lint traps MUST be cleaned every 8 hours or you run a huge risk of fire. Some places have even been told every 4 hours.


Post# 340537 , Reply# 15   4/7/2009 at 02:20 (5,470 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Sudsman:
Thanks for the reply. I don't know if anyone knows about the lint traps on the dryers. Where is it located?

I did push the red button while turning the handle. Kinda like an old fashioned car door handle.

I will be back home tomorrow afternoon and I will take a look at it again. I hope Sunday's load is still not in the machine.

It turns out that the laundry room "Personnel" are just volunteers assigned to the task, mainly teenage girls, but also a few middle aged ladies too.

Somebody just donated 4 buckets of Tide HE powder for this machine. So far, the things that have been washed have come out very clean. And let me tell you, the things going into that washer are really dirty. The laundry room is right between the main kennel areas and the animal surgical suite. You can only imagine what is on the items being washed! Well, it's probably not any different than hospital laundry.


Post# 340538 , Reply# 16   4/7/2009 at 02:28 (5,470 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Push Red Button.....

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Same set-up for the Unimac/SQ front loaders at local laundromat

Post# 340549 , Reply# 17   4/7/2009 at 06:07 (5,469 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

The lint trap on on the bottom 1/3 of the tumbler and the panel should just pull out. Just below the loading door.

on the washer There is most likely a switch on the control panel and on the door. you will need to push them both at the same time to open the door. The one on the control panel is normally white ( or it is on the ones here) and then the red button and turn the door latch. You will hear a "click" sound as the door unlocks.


Post# 340725 , Reply# 18   4/7/2009 at 18:13 (5,469 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        
Finally!

Here is the photo of the washer.

Sudsman, you were absolutely correct, the white button must be pressed at the same time as the red button and held until you hear the lock open. It's a two handed operation. The white button isn't really marked, just a circle next to it.


Post# 340726 , Reply# 19   4/7/2009 at 18:14 (5,469 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

And here is the dryer. Sure enough, nobody checked the lint filter, it was totally clogged! The location is marked by a label and a warning to frequently clean it!

Post# 340739 , Reply# 20   4/7/2009 at 19:36 (5,469 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

A drop or two of Old English lemon oil on a washcloth and rub the SS down every day or two will make it look new always.

The washer is the OPL model a mid line machine not sure now if they are 50 or 60 lbs. The tumbler is a 75/80 I am pretty sure. Loading that machine with any less than 45 lbs will kill it. Hell on the bearings. They just cannot balance a smaller load. All Alliance machines do a super wash job. as the tubs run just a little faster than others. They lift and drop real hard.


Post# 340848 , Reply# 21   4/8/2009 at 03:45 (5,468 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Lee:

I have another question about loading.
How much laundry can you put in a load? Today one of the volunteers was cramming it full and I told her to only load it up 3/4 of the way to the top. If I hadn't said anything, she would have packed it full. We always have enough laundry to do to fill it up.
This washer does use quite a bit of water, maybe 1/3 of the way up the window. The clothes tumble very nicely. Several people have commented on how nice and fluffy the laundered items come out now.
I used 1/3 cup of FOCA in the machine today. At first there was a lot of suds, but soon they disappated and there were very few bubbles in the wash water. Maybe I should increase the dose to 2/3 cup?

I still can't believe that they previously used a Whirlpool Duet for all this laundry. There is so much of it!


Post# 340851 , Reply# 22   4/8/2009 at 04:07 (5,468 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

I cant really tell by the pic if the machine is a 40 50 or 60 they have made all 3 sizes.. Their should be a label on the inside of the door near the glass that says the capacity or at the back on the the name plate will also say mfg. year.. sometimes the machines may be 1 or 2 years old but are new. As they keep so many in dealer stock. Load up to 5 lbs of rated capacity. Do not load past the full load capacity.. the machines cannot withstand overloads very many times.. Pack them full is a very bad thing to do to ANY machine. Very unusal to see one direct mount on the floor as that one is . Almost always on a base or 3 of 4 " of concreate to raise them up to more useable levels. Do hope it was leveled and grouted in to make sure is does not vibrate too much during extract.. I have seen those machines come right up out of the floor with a load if not leveled and grouted, and only a small off balance load. Heavy wet pads and blankets can generate more G force than one knows. We have to be very careful here with the thermals as a 100 lb load of them wet can weigh as much as 1500 lbs. Think of that weight going into high extract.

Post# 340887 , Reply# 23   4/8/2009 at 09:13 (5,468 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Unfortunately, we don't have a laundry scale at the shelter. So we have to guessimate the load. the machine is a 60 pounder.

It's not too bad of a bend over to put laundry in an out of the machine. The door is certainly much higher than a home FL machine would be, even with a pedestal.

I'll give the laundry room "personnel" instructions, in fact I may post a list on the wall, such as DO NOT OVERLOAD, DO NOT UNDERLOAD, DO NOT OVERSUDS, etc.


Post# 340906 , Reply# 24   4/8/2009 at 10:54 (5,468 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

sudsman... My primus machine is directly mounted to the floor. The machine has a total of 8 mounting holes and my dad decided to use only 4 of the 8 holes in 2" concrete(against my recommendation), and boy was he in for a surprise!! I think it is amazing how violent these machines can get when they are not properly installed. Now that I have tightened down the belts more the machine still rocks but only a little, however when I wash big comforters in it, the machine has so much force, the concrete and items next to it shake considerably.

Post# 340957 , Reply# 25   4/8/2009 at 14:52 (5,468 days old) by sudsman ()        
SUPEREMEWHIRLPOL

You had best get all the bolts on the machine and it grouted in to be level or sooner or later it will crack the concrete and come up! I assure you, I t may take some time for it to happen but it will. Also could be VERY dangerous for you or anyone near it.

Post# 340959 , Reply# 26   4/8/2009 at 14:54 (5,468 days old) by sudsman ()        
allen

A good loading guide is if when the load is wet and washing during the pauses between reverse the load should be about 1"below the top of the glass window. Will post a pic later

Post# 341034 , Reply# 27   4/8/2009 at 20:19 (5,468 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen Notice in the pic the level of the load.. this is just

If not in that general area next load, load a little more or a little less before long you will be able to judge the fullness of the tub. The water levels you mentioned sound correct for heavy soil loads.. Heavy soil loads take a higher level and 2 to 3"on the door is correct.. Most likely will take a cup or a little more of detergent also.. If on a double wash (and on heavy soil it should be) use full amount on the first wash and 1/4 to 1/2 the amount on the 2nd wash. The machine you have is one of the newest models. And sells for around $10,000 plus shipping and taxes and install. which can run as much as 11 or 12 hundred.. The tumbler has a msrp of 5500. but most the time sell for around 4250.oo What most of the dealers do is knock off a % of the price then install, taxes and freight. will add up to exactly the msrp.. almost always with in just a few cents.. Has been fun answering your questions and helping you if you need anything else just ask.. Suds....

Post# 341079 , Reply# 28   4/9/2009 at 00:04 (5,468 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Lee:

Thank you very much for your advice. The animals at our shelter will now be able to enjoy nice clean and fluffy bedding thanks to your advice.
I think I'll put a sticker on the door of the washing machine indicating the level to which the machine should be loaded.
BTW, we have not been using any fabric softener as the animals may be sensitive to these things. I like the FOCA as clothes washed in it have more of a "neuteral" smell to them.
I'll keep you updated as to how our little laundry is coming along.

My latest job with the shelter has been taking dogs from the shelter to a local dog park where they can run and play off leash with other dogs. Right now selection is made on how long the dog has been with the shelter. The dogs that have been there the longest get to go play. It makes a world of difference in their attitude at our adoption events.


Post# 341096 , Reply# 29   4/9/2009 at 03:24 (5,467 days old) by sudsman ()        
allen Wish you the best always

I take care of 36 homeless kitties here too. for some reason people think the dead end street is a wonderful place to put them out.. Cost about 100 a week to take care of them all but the look on each face each am is worth it..

Post# 341496 , Reply# 30   4/10/2009 at 23:28 (5,466 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

I was down at the shelter today washing more laundry. I heard from one of the employees there that the washer "overflowed" the other day. It flooded the laundry room and the hallway directly outside. I asked what happened and they said all the water came out of the bottom of the machine while it was spinning. After interrogating several others it turns out that the "ditch" in the floor behind the washer (where the drain hose is bolted down to) overflowed due to lint & debris clogging the drain screen. So now there is a sign "Check the drain before each use".

I am just amazed at how clean everything comes out. No matter how poopy or stained items go into the washer, everything comes out smelling and looking like new. And it does it ALL in just 37 minutes.

One more question, we have cycles like Normal Wash, Stained Item Wash, Uniforms Wash, Delicate Wash and Stained Items Wash, and Heavy Soil Wash. What does "Visa Wash" do? I have never seen that one before. We usually use Heavy Soil or Stained Items wash, which are both HOT. When we open the door at the end of the cycle, the items washed are literally steaming hot. But there isn't any Rinse/Spin cycle. The other day one of the teenagers used Dawn dish detergent in the machine and they said suds were going everywhere!

I'll tell you, I really wonder about the mentality of some of these people working there. Today we washed and groomed dogs for our adoption center tomorrow and some of those ADULTS were using Dawn to wash dogs when there is a cabinet full of great Tearless Protien Shampoo for dogs in the grooming room.
No wonder some of the dogs I have seen have straw like coats and dandruff!


Post# 341499 , Reply# 31   4/10/2009 at 23:36 (5,466 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()        

I say that might be why the adoption center got those kind of machines, so they can stand up to the abuse of such incompetent ADULTS. LOL

Post# 341506 , Reply# 32   4/11/2009 at 00:14 (5,466 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Visa = Polyester

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Visa as a grand name of polyester and or polyester/cotton blend fabric. Therefore one supposes a "Visa Cycle" is something along the lines of permanent press.

L.


Post# 341509 , Reply# 33   4/11/2009 at 00:18 (5,466 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
More On Visa

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Many hotels, restaurants, catering establishments, linen services and the rest use polyester or more often a polyester and cotton blend for table and even bed linens.

Called "no iron" or minimal iron, these linens in theory are supposed to be eaiser to launder and not require the heavy ironing of pure linen or cotton items.

Because they are "easy care" such linens supposedly spend less time at the laundry, and can be turned around faster.

L.


Post# 341517 , Reply# 34   4/11/2009 at 01:29 (5,466 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Ah, thank you Laundress. So the "Visa Wash" cycle is probably a short cycle or one with a cool down? That sounds about right.

I had never heard the term before, so now I know.


Post# 341532 , Reply# 35   4/11/2009 at 04:42 (5,465 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

The drain in the back is most likely a 'trench ' type drain.. they are no longer allowed in Ft Worth. but most other areas are still used.. The filter should be cleaned out 2X a day morning and noon. that should be enough to keep the level flowing well..
A bit more on VISA.
The Visa formula may NOT be a short formula. check the man. Some of them run as long as a regular formula then do a cool down. Or depending on the formula may stop and signal for starch .. A great deal of places now starch visa and iron it.Esp. napkins as it is the only way they can be folded to stand up.. Visa is flimsy and has very little body. Although it drapes very nice on tablecloths.. and wears like iron and colors stay bright and vivid for years.. also very expensive to buy.Most upscale places still demand pure cotton linen. Visa is used mostly by less demanding places and places that want to get by with laundring as cheap as possible.


Post# 341536 , Reply# 36   4/11/2009 at 04:59 (5,465 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

you most likely have 2 visa formulas on your machine. Are they # 9 & 10 ? Visa white or with bleach Visa color no bleach.. I have the programmed formulas if you would like them. Also they are in the manual labled" programming' they should have been 4 different manuals with the machine. Install, Operation, Programming. Parts & Service. The tumbler has 2 manuals . Any of the programs can be changed to do what ever you wish. A 37 min formula is standard for heavy soil.. My heavy soil which is the worse is Surgery and total on it is only 42.

Post# 346389 , Reply# 37   5/4/2009 at 01:30 (5,443 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Update:

I checked in on the laundry room at the shelter today. It was so nice to see racks full of nice fresh and clean blankets and beds for the animals in the shelter. This washer really keeps up with the demand.
But I wish I had my camera with me. The entire top of the machine was covered with powdered laundry detergent (somebody can't aim for the proper detergent openings). The lint filter looked like it hadn't been cleaned in days.
One thing that concerned me is that they had the dryer set for a 60 minute drying cycle. Any load I have done before no matter how heavy will dry in 20-25 minutes. So I reset the dryer default to 23 minutes and once again instructed the teeny boppers(whom I have never seen before)in the laundry room the proper operation of the machines. One of them at least seemed interested and asked questions about what cycle to use and how much detergent to put in the machine (even though a sign on the wall tells them how much detergent to use).

But it never ceases to amaze me how clean those heavy, and I do mean HEAVILY soilded items come out. Not a spot on the items anywhere and they smell so clean.

What I am wondering is how can this machine clean 60 lbs of heavy clothes in just 37 minutes where our home front loaders can take hours?


Post# 346392 , Reply# 38   5/4/2009 at 02:18 (5,443 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Lots of water, plus good lift and drop action. To this add pumps or gravity drains that aren't bothered by tons of water pouring out at once, which means the machine will spin out dirty water between rinses.

IIRC, the Feds haven't gotten their mitts on commercial washing machines when it comes to energy and or water consumption, though local governments are another matter. This leaves commercial front loaders free to use enough water to get the job done. The only restrictions are perhaps by owners seeking to lower energy/water costs.


Post# 346395 , Reply# 39   5/4/2009 at 04:13 (5,442 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

A clogged lint screen on the tumbler will cause drying times to increase or even double and can be a fire hazard too. check the lint filters if the tumbler is not drying in the time it should. Another thing to check that will effect drying times greatly. Check to be sure they are running the right cycle # a different cycle may extract a shorter time and that can double drying times too. The tumbler you have could take 30 mins to dry a large load but should not take any longer. Also make sure the the tumbler is on Reverse for large items or they will "ball" up and increase drying times too.

Post# 346398 , Reply# 40   5/4/2009 at 04:39 (5,442 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Domestic Front Loader Cycle Times

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Much time is spend in many models pfaffing around trying to balance a laod for spinning (or not), and so forth.

Commercial machines have none of that. With bearings, and heavy duty construction, they go into spins regardless and the pumps or dump drain can handle the water. As noted in my post above this means fouled water is spun out between rinses, and that means cleaner laundry.

Commercial laundries can't be bothered tying up machines for hours just to do one load. Time is money and fast through-put is the word de jour. However results matter as well, and a machine that can deliver clean washes (with proper loading, chemcials and so on), with one cycle, means less time spent re-washing.

As one has often said, while it is possible to build domestic front loaders to this standard, (Speen Queen already does), the cost is more than the average Amercian is willing to bear. Well that and because of water/energy restrictions.

L.


Post# 346434 , Reply# 41   5/4/2009 at 10:00 (5,442 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

On the dryer the lint filter is underneath the tumbler and is positioned on the top of the cavity upside down. You can look at it an it can look clean, but it you run your finger along it you can see there is a heavy layer of lint on it. Sometimes the lint falls off and remains in the cavity of the dryer.
There is a decal in plain sight on that dryer that advises one to clean the lint filter frequently.

At least the shelter provides boxes of latex gloves for one to use while loading the nasty laundry into the washer....

As for cycles, we usually use HEAVY (HOT) or STAINED(HOT).


Post# 346536 , Reply# 42   5/4/2009 at 19:14 (5,442 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen Something else to check

Some times contractors put a screen on the dryer vent outside. Check out side where the dryer vent is and see if there is a screen on it. It may also need cleaning. The screens are to keep rodents out of the machine itself. The lint screen on the tumbler is just a nylon screen the 'snaps in the grooves on the side , I have my washman take them out at aleast once a week and blow them off with the air hose of vacuum cleaner. Sometimes in very cold weather the lint will not drop on the floor off the screens as it should ,this is caused by static electricy, and we spray static guard on them about once a week to keep them working correctly. just a few hints..

Post# 346636 , Reply# 43   5/5/2009 at 02:22 (5,442 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

OK, the lint is supposed to fall off the filter onto the floor of the lint screen chamber? I only saw evidence of this one time. Usually the screen is cleaned before that happens.
I'll check the exit of dryer vent as you suggested. I'll also spray the filter with anti-static spray.


Post# 346719 , Reply# 44   5/5/2009 at 10:30 (5,441 days old) by sudsman ()        
Allen

If it is cleaned befor that happens that is GREAT they are doing a good job.. The weight of the lint is what makes it drop off the screen onto the floor of the dryer. But static electricy will hamper this design. and make for a much longer drying time.


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