Laundromat Maintenance Checklist
A frequent type of claim we get in the laundromat industry is dryer fires. Many are related to improper maintenance. In order to help, we developed a maintenance checklist.
Use it as a guide as every laundromat is different. We hope you find it useful.
Laundromat Maintenance Checklist:
This checklist should be used when completing daily, weekly, monthly and yearly tasks associated with maintaining a laundry establishment.
CLOTHES WASHERS | YES | NO | N/A |
Daily - Beginning of the Day | |||
1. Inspect the hose connection for the water inlet valve on the back of the machine for leaks. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Inspect steam hose connection for leaks, where applicable. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Check the door interlock. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Daily - End of the Day | |||
1. Clean the fan of the air-conditioning (AC) drive box. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Clean the entire cabinet of the machine, and remove all traces of soap. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Clean the door gasket, and remove all detergents and other products. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Shut off the main water, steam and power connections at the end of each day. Do not change the setting of the water inlet taps on boiler-fed machines. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Leave the door and the soap dispenser open after use to ventilate the machine. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
6. Check the alignment of the out-of-balance switch to make sure it is centered in the tilt detector plate cutout. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Weekly | |||
Check the machine for leaks by doing the following: | |||
1. Start an unloaded cycle to fill the machine. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Verify that the door and door gaskets do not leak. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Verify that the drain valve is operating. If water does not leak during the prewash segment, the drain valve is closed and functioning properly. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Monthly | |||
Clean the AC drive box cover, and blow the fins using compressed air at a pressure of 60-90 pounds per square inch (psi). Use care to avoid damaging the cooling fan or other components. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
CLOTHES WASHERS | YES | NO | N/A |
1. Verify that v-belts are properly aligned by checking the pulley alignment. Place a straightedge across both pulley faces. The straightedge should make contact with the pulleys in four places. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Remove back panel, and check both the overflow hose and drain hose for leaks. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Clean the inlet hose filter screen. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Check the supply dispenser hoses for leaks. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Use compressed air to clean lint from the motor. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
6. Clean the interior of the machine, both the basket and the shell, by wiping it with a water-soaked sponge or cloth. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
7. Use compressed air to ensure that all electrical components are free of moisture and dust. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
8. Verify that insulation is intact on all external wiring and that all connections are secure. If bare wire is evident, call a service technician. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
9. If necessary, tighten the bearing housing's mounting bolts. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
10. If necessary, tighten the shock absorber's mounting bolts. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Yearly | |||
1. Replace the automatic lubricator. Failure to do so could void the warranty. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Check if the machine is working properly. If you see or hear anything abnormal, call a technician to service the machine. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
CLOTHES DRYERS | YES | NO | N/A |
Daily | |||
1. Inspect the area surrounding the dryer, and remove all combustible materials, gasoline, other flammable products and lint before operating the machine. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Check the cylinders for foreign objects to avoid damage to clothing and equipment. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Clean lint filters after every use. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Clean the machine’s top, front and side panels as needed. Thoroughly rinse and dry all surfaces after cleaning them. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Check the operation of the door switch by starting the dryer and opening its doors. If a dryer doesn’t stop tumbling when its door is opened, remove the dryer from use and contact a service person. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Monthly | |||
1. Inspect the outside weather hood to make sure dampers move freely, are not pushed in and have nothing set against them. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Clean the interior of the dryer with a household cleaner, followed by a short heat cycle with a full load of clean rags. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
CLOTHES DRYERS | YES | NO | N/A |
Quarterly | |||
1. Remove lint filters and vacuum air ducts. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Check for a soft, blue burner flame. Adjust the air shutter as necessary. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Check the machine component functions by operating dryers through short cycles. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Check belt tension and condition of the belt. Replace worn or cracked belts. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Clean behind and underneath the dryer by moving it away from walls and wiping the walls and floor with a damp cloth. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
6. Check mounting hardware for any loose nuts, bolts or screws. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
7. Check all painted surfaces for bare metal. If bare metal is showing, paint it with porcelain touch-up paint. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
8. Clean the coin drop or the slide, if applicable. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Semi-annually | |||
1. Check gas connections for leakage. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
2. Check for loose electrical connections. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Remove all front panels, and vacuum. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Check cylinder and front panel seals. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Inspect cabinet and inner panels for any damage. Replace or repair as needed. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
6. Check level of dryers. Adjust leveling legs until dryers are level. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
7. Vacuum lint and debris from inside exhaust duct. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
8. Clean lint from the thermostat or the thermistor. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |