We recently completed an installation with one of our university customers, they wanted a truly sustainable solution & moved away from gas.
This site uses Electrolux Professional washers & dryers, which are designed to last 30’000 cycles.
All dryers are heat pump, reducing energy use by +60% & eliminating the need for ducting.
Below is a list of equipment supplied.
25 x WH6-6CP1 – Electrolux Industrial Washers, 530G, 6KG
25 x TD6-7CP1 – Electrolux Industrial Dryers, Heat Pump, 7KG
Choosing the right student accommodation and shared living laundry solution involves more than simply selecting enough machines for the number of residents. Commercial equipment needs to withstand frequent daily use while helping operators manage energy consumption, available space and long-term maintenance requirements. ELS NZ provides commercial washers and commercial dryers designed for demanding shared laundry environments across New Zealand.
For universities and other shared-living operators planning a new laundry or upgrading an existing facility, ELS NZ can help assess capacity, equipment configuration and ongoing servicing requirements. Explore the wider range of commercial laundry solutions, learn more about parts and service support, or contact ELS NZ to discuss a student accommodation laundry project.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What laundry equipment is best for student accommodation?
Commercial or industrial washing machines and dryers are generally better suited to student accommodation because shared laundries can experience frequent daily use. Equipment should be selected according to resident numbers, expected machine turns, available space, energy requirements and ongoing servicing needs.
2. Why are heat pump dryers suitable for student accommodation?
Heat pump dryers can significantly reduce energy consumption compared with conventional drying systems and can remove the requirement for traditional external dryer ducting. This can make them particularly useful for university accommodation, apartments and other shared-living environments where energy efficiency and installation flexibility are important.
3. What equipment was installed at this university accommodation site?
ELS NZ supplied 25 Electrolux Professional WH6-6CP1 industrial washing machines with a 6 kg capacity and 25 Electrolux Professional TD6-7CP1 7 kg heat pump dryers. The installation was designed to provide a durable and more sustainable shared laundry solution.
4. How long can commercial laundry equipment last in student accommodation?
The Electrolux Professional industrial washers and dryers highlighted in this installation are designed for up to 30,000 cycles. Actual equipment lifespan depends on usage, installation conditions, servicing and maintenance, but commercial equipment is designed for substantially heavier workloads than typical household appliances.
5. How can student accommodation reduce laundry energy consumption?
Energy consumption can be reduced by selecting efficient washers, high-extraction washing systems and heat pump dryers, as well as correctly sizing the laundry for resident demand. Regular maintenance can also help equipment continue operating efficiently over its service life.
6. How many washing machines and dryers does student accommodation need?
The required number depends on the number of residents, expected laundry usage, operating hours and desired machine availability. ELS NZ assesses factors such as resident numbers and expected turns per machine per day when recommending equipment for shared-living facilities.
7. Are commercial washing machines better than domestic machines for university accommodation?
Commercial equipment is designed for repeated use in environments where multiple residents depend on the same machines. It generally offers greater durability, serviceability and capacity for frequent cycles, making it more appropriate for purpose-built student and university accommodation laundries.
8. Can ELS NZ service student accommodation laundry equipment?
Yes. ELS NZ provides commercial laundry parts and service support alongside equipment supply and installation. Planned servicing and preventative maintenance can help reduce unexpected downtime and support reliable operation in busy shared laundry facilities.
