How To Prevent The 5 Most Common Scrubber Dryer Issues
Today we’re trying something a bit different, our engineers are taking the lead in this blog feature to talk about preventing the most common scrubber dryer issues they encounter daily. Considering we’ve been fixing cleaning machines since 1988; our engineers have seen and serviced their fair share of bedraggled scrubber dryers. And trust us when we tell you that you’ll want to read this post, because it can save you significant sums of money in damage costs. Let’s go.
Blocked Filters and Hoses
Blockages are the most prevalent cause of breakdown that we encounter, filters and hoses especially. Over time, if too much chemical solution is used in your scrubber dryer and/or not routinely rinsed through with cold water – this can cause both chemical and limescale buildup which gradually decreases the performance of your machine until it stops working. Hello avoidable costs! Similarly, if the filters aren’t checked and cleaned regularly, debris will collect and clog the machine. To prevent this, it is very simple; Use the correct ratio of chemical solution, clean filters after each use, and rinse the scrubber dryer through each time the waste tank is emptied.
Worn Squeegees
Squeegees are an essential part to any scrubber dryer as they’re responsible for creating the vacuum seal which allows your machine to pick up dirty water. Over time, squeegee rubbers wear down, causing them to ‘round off’, hindering machine performance. You may already know that each squeegee blade typically has 4 working edges which can be used to extend the lifetime of any one squeegee blade. Simply flip the squeegee and ensure their ‘sharp’ edges are positioned correctly to create the vacuum seal. Click here to see how. To prevent this from happening, we recommend checking your squeegees for rounding or damage at least once a week. Flip or replace when necessary. Once all 4 edges are worn, you’ll need replacement squeegees.
Opportunity Charging
You could be damaging your machines battery life without knowing it?! The worst thing you can do is charge your machine before the machine indicates to, this is because the batteries aren’t able to complete a full cycle, so will gradually deteriorate operation time and wear out much faster. To maximise battery longevity, only put your machine on charge when the machine indicates to do so. Once fully charged, unplug the machine from the charging cable.
Vacuum Motor Damage
When too much cleaning chemical/detergent is used in your scrubber dryer, it causes foaming in the waste tank. These bubbles prevent the safety cut off from being activated, meaning foam is then pulled through the vacuum motor damaging it internally. This is something we experience often with i-mops at our workshop for repairs. The only fix is to replace the vacuum motor and rinse the tank through to remove any chemical remnants. Again, an avoidable cost! To prevent this, use correct chemical rations stated on the chemical packaging and data sheets provided.
Training Gap
Our goal is to help you streamline and improve your cleaning efficiencies to boost your ROI and productivity. And with 36 years of industry experience, we know that most broken-down machines have common errors down to lack of training; now we’re not saying this is anyone’s fault, but rather the result of a knowledge gap. Considering this could be a result of high staff turnover rates, many operators won’t have official training on these machines. To prevent this, we suggest 2 things: 1. The person coordinating the purchase should be present at the machine training session upon delivery so they can train new staff members in the future. 2. We have put QR codes on each machine for you to scan with your phone camera which accesses all the relevant manuals on parts, operation, consumables, and some even have training videos! And in case of a breakdown, we’ll send an engineer out to you.
Considerations
It’s often forgotten that cleaning machines are a calculated investment for many businesses, so it’s in your best interest to use and maintain them correctly to minimise breakdown risk. When these machines are well maintained, they go on for years and years. Our flexible servicing agreements are a way of correcting any damage, wear or tear before it becomes a larger problem… aka costly repairs. Having a servicing contract means your machine is routinely checked and fixed for optimal performance without needing anything from you because we inform and book when they’re due.
