Commercial tumble dryers

For businesses that require laundry drying at scale, a commercial tumble dryer is absolutely worth the investment. These professional dryers offer a wealth of benefits vs their domestic counterparts, including:

• Shorter drying times to reduce laundry turnover
• Durable build quality using materials that will stand the test of time
• Increased efficiency to help control laundry-related overheads
• Ergonomic, simple controls and wide door openings for day-to-day practicality
• Stackable options available to save space in your laundry room

They are expected to last up to 10-12 years with regular use assuming it has been installed correctly, well maintained and serviced regularly. But with JLA’s unique, all-inclusive Total Care package, our nationwide engineers will resolve any errors and help to protect your investment with planned maintenance and repairs at no extra cost.

On average, you’re likely looking at 30-45 minutes, but the timing always depends on the size of the load, nature of the linen/clothing and the machine model. JLA models feature an auto-stop system, however, which ends a cycle when the load is dry – saving you time and money.

JLA’s range of dryers work well in different environments. Industrial dryers are better used in heavy duty settings, whilst commercial dryers are ideal in places like care homes, healthcare and hospitality settings.

Generally, professional tumble dryers are available in condenser, heat pump and vented tumble dryers. A condenser dryer works by collecting the moisture from the air in the dryer, then using a fan to cool it down and condense it into water, which is collected or drained away. Heat pump dryers use refrigerant to draw moisture from clothes, which is often a gentler option. A vented tumble dryer, meanwhile, heats up the air inside the dryer and uses a fan to vent moisture, leaving clothes dry.

Vented and heat pump commercial tumble dryers do need a vent to act as an exhaust for warm air and moisture. Condenser models don’t usually require one, as they remove and collect moisture in a different way.

It’s always worth reading the care label before you tumble dry a garment, but as a general rule of thumb, you should be careful with any items that don’t have the tumble dry symbol. These might include fabric shopping bags, spandex or leather items, and shoes.

Towel drying times in commercial tumble dryers vary by the load size, towel thickness and type of appliance. If you’re looking to dry a full load of towels, you can expect the following drying times based on the type of commercial dryer used:

• Gas-powered commercial tumble dryer – 45 minutes
• Electric commercial tumble dryer – 50 minutes
• Large, industrial tumble dryer – 35-40 minutes

Please note that these times are for illustrative purposes only. The time it takes to dry a load of towels in a commercial tumble dryer depends on a range of factors.

Yes, commercial tumble dryers have lint traps that are similar to domestic appliances, except on a much larger scale. It’s important to clear these out regularly to ensure maximum safety, efficiency and performance; clearing a lint trap is usually carried out as part of a commercial dryer’s scheduled maintenance plan.

Depending on the appliance and the cycle setting, commercial tumble dryers can reach temperatures of 120-160°C, while some premium industrial models can reach closer to 180°C. These temperatures, coupled with excellent build quality and intelligent safety features, ensure safe and efficient drying in a busy commercial laundry setting.