Basic Preventive Maintenance on Huebsch Equipment
Please find below some basic and factory-recommended maintenance tips for you to perform on a routine schedule.
Huebsch HWN Top Load Washers
- Leave the washer’s lid open to allow the inside to dry out after use and avoid musty smells.
- Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.
- Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear. Replace immediately any hoses showing these signs.
Huebsch HC Washer-Extractors
- Check the door lock for proper operation on a daily basis.
- Inspect the water inlet valve hose connections on the back of the machine for leaks daily.
- Leave the loading door open at the end of each day to allow moisture to evaporate.
Huebsch HWF Front Loas Washers
- Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.
- Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.
- Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear. Replace immediately any hoses showing these signs.
Huebsch Single Load Dryers
- Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.
- Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.
- Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.
- Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them.
Huebsch HT Commercial Dryers
- Thoroughly clean the tumbler every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.
- Clean any lint from the lint compartment and screen daily to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.
- Check cylinder daily for foreign objects to avoid damage to clothing and equipment.
- Remove lint and debris from inside the exhaust duct monthly to maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.
Huebsch Stacked W/D Combos
- Leave the loading door open during extended periods of non-use to allow the wash drum to dry out and avoid a musty smell.
- Check the filter screens in the fill hoses for debris or damage annually. Clean or replace them if necessary.
- Check all hoses on a monthly basis for any visible signs of deterioration such as cracks, blisters or material wear. Replace immediately any hoses showing these signs.
- Thoroughly clean the dryer every year. Have an authorized service representative perform this maintenance.
- Clean the lint filter before drying each load. The lint filter may be washed if needed. Annually remove lint filter and screw to vacuum the duct under it.
- Inspect the exhaust duct for lint build-up after one year of service. Clean if necessary. Inspect every one to two years as required thereafter.
- Inspect the outside weather hood frequently to make sure dampers move freely, dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against them
Huebsch is one of the giants in the commercial laundry equipment industry and is widely known for its unrivaled level of performance, efficiency, and durability. Even with top-of-the-line brands such as Huebsch, preventative maintenance is crucial to prolong your equipment’s life span. A critical aspect of preventive care is spotting signs of potential malfunction early, allowing you to make repairs promptly to prevent further damage that could lead from minor to major repairs. In addition to extending your machine’s longevity, preventive maintenance also minimizes downtime and ensures a seamless operation, maximizing profit and efficiency as a result.
Please consult your Huebsch owners manual among other Alliance Laundry product literature before attempting repairs to any piece of laundry equipment. ACE Commercial bears no contingent liability pertaining to the maintenance of laundry equipment.
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