Hige Extract Washers - Save dry time?

[hismessenger]

I'm looking to replace some aging Gen 4 Wasco's with the soft mount high extract machines, say the Aurora and 55# from Continental. They tell me the high g force machines cut your dry time significantly.

I do several hundred pounds a day in drop off, so cutting my own dry time is a big plus.

I'm also looking to replace a bank of top loan maytag's with Aurora's. This should cut my customer's dry time, as well as my utilities moving from a top to the Aurora.

Has anyone else done this? What's your result? Thanks. Paul

[mrcoinop]

what kind of pricing are you getting. I was quoted fairly high but will have to see how they can take the loads break downs repairs so on I think bang for the buck using a neptune would work fine just dont over load then they are problemattic

If the auroras are as reliable as a hard mount with no agrivation then they would be worth the money.

[Duane]

I have the Neptunes and so far after 2 years they have been great. I find no problems when customers overload the washer, but if it is under loaded with like only one item it may not reach the high extract spin speed since it can't distribute the one item evenly. Doesn't happen very often, but when it does the load comes out wet like it was in a top loader.

[Duane]

Another thing to consider is that when you replace older water hog equipment, make sure you insulate your hot water lines and if possible put in a pump and recirculation line from the end of your hot water line back to the tank. Since high efficient machines don't use as much water, the water will cool down in the line waiting to be used. So you will be paying to heat the water, but your customers will get upset because it is only warm water.

[hismessenger]

What brand did you buy? I was looking at Continental Aurora's and Maytag Neptunes. Thanks. Paul

[hismessenger]

Duane,

Your Neptunes are operating well? Have had recieved bad reviews from a couple of early Neptune owners regarding service. Thanks. Paul

[Duane]

My Neptunes are the MAH20 model and they have performed great over the past two years. Of the few problems I have had Maytag has been there with parts and advice. I have had a soap dish lid come off and a boot torn. Just this past Sunday I had my first real drain problem in 27 months. I took off the drain pump and found a nail. 10-15 minute job.

I understand the newer model MAH21 is even a better machine. I'll be trading my Neptunes in after about 5-7 years just to get the newer model and the 5 year parts warranty. I really want to keep my store looking brand new.

The older models like the MAH14, were the first generation and with all new products they did have their problems. Maytag has been improving the design each model and fixing any previous problems.

My store is running at just under 17% utilities (of gross) for the year.

[Laundry_Mike]

Maytag's current 5 year commercial parts warrenty promotion ends this December. I replaced some of my 27 year old W73's with Neptunes about a month ago. So far, so good. I'm thinking of replacing the rest of my W73's before the 5 year commercial parts promotion is over - it's just so sad to get rid of my dear, loyal, reliable, hardworking friends, after the many years of service and return on investment, of which they provided me. It's like retiring a race horse, when she still wants to run. God rest the souls of the W73/W74 machines. There never has, or will be a better washing machine made. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
As far as dryer savings, that's what I tell my customers, because the Maytags spin out so well, but from my experience, it's not enough for them to save a quarter on each load. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif