Classeq

What does Laundry Operations Success look like for you?

We start by learning about your unique circumstances and then we provide you with the solutions and services that you need.

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Specialist support across the South of the UK

Commercial laundry and dishwashing you can trust, from first advice to long-term care

a&f helps organisations choose, install and look after commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment. We work with carefully selected professional brands and stay involved for the life of the equipment, not just the day it is installed.

Miele Professional UK's No.1 Partner

Awarded 15 times since 2005, including 2024 & 2025, with over 35 years industry experience.

Directly employed engineers

Experienced a&f engineers across the South of the UK, employed by us and never subcontracted.

Excellent first-time fix rate

Service vans carry around £12,000 of manufacturer spares, so most faults are sorted on the first visit.

Complete lifecycle support

Advice, installation, commissioning, training, servicing, repairs and rental options.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us about your site and we will point you to the right machine and the right level of cover. We would rather give honest advice than a quick sale.

Classeq in Practice

Applying Classeq in real environments

Dishwashers do not deliver outcomes on their own. The difference between a machine that washes plates and a dishwashing operation that works is how that equipment is specified, installed and supported.

Hygiene, thermal disinfection and compliance

In care and healthcare environments, a dishwasher is part of the infection control strategy.

Classeq commercial dishwashers achieve thermal disinfection through a high-temperature final rinse, supporting:

  • Reduction of harmful bacteria
  • Compliance with hygiene standards
  • Consistent, repeatable wash outcomes
  • Protection of vulnerable residents and patients

Compliance is not achieved by equipment alone. Our role includes correct specification, installation, drainage, temperature performance, water treatment, detergents, servicing and validation.

Reduced disruption and operational risk

In dishwashing, the real cost is rarely energy or water. It is disruption.

A machine that stops mid-service can create delays, manual washing, staff frustration, hygiene risk and urgent call-outs.

Classeq’s value lies in keeping the operation stable. Simple controls reduce operator error, robust construction withstands daily use, predictable behaviour builds staff confidence, and straightforward servicing helps reduce downtime.

Where Classeq works best

Classeq dishwashers perform particularly well where:

  • Hygiene and infection control are important
  • Dishwashing is continuous and service-critical
  • Staff need intuitive controls
  • Robustness matters more than configurability
  • UK-based support and rapid parts availability are valuable
    • This includes care homes, healthcare settings, schools, village halls, charities and hospitality back-of-house operations.

      Suitability is always assessed in context.

How a&f applies Classeq in practice

Performance depends on how well the dishwasher fits the operation.
Our role typically includes:

  • Reviewing how dishwashing functions during live service
  • Matching machines to real throughput and workflow
  • Ensuring correct installation, drainage and water treatment
  • Commissioning for consistent results
  • Supporting systems with servicing and technical support

This ensures Classeq equipment contributes to a stable dishwashing operation rather than operating as an isolated component.

Long-term continuity and reliability

We do not disappear after installation.

Dishwashing performance depends on consistency over time. Our responsibility is to protect that performance through structured servicing, informed maintenance and continuity of support.

Classeq’s straightforward design, UK base and strong spares availability align well with this long-term view.

When Classeq may not be the right solution

Classeq is a strong choice in many environments, but not every one.
There are circumstances where:

  • Highly specialised wash programmes are required
  • Advanced configurability is a priority
  • A highly bespoke kitchen design needs a different format
  • A Miele Professional solution may better support the application

Our responsibility is always to recommend what best supports the operation. Sometimes that is Classeq. Sometimes it may be Miele Professional or another supported route.

A conversation worth having

If you are considering Miele Professional, or reviewing an existing installation, a short discussion can help clarify the most appropriate next step.

Clear guidance early on tends to make decisions more straightforward.

Discuss whether Miele Professional is right for your operation

Annual Inspections & Safety Checks
Laundry Analysis & Design
Sales & Installation
 
Planned Maintenance
Machine Repairs
Service Contracts

Our Services

Our services focus on maximising machine uptime and operating efficiencies and ensuring your laundry operation is and remains compliant with regulations.

We work with facts and the operating realities of each commercial laundry operation. Once we have identified and understand the nature and function of laundry operation, we recommend the specific services required.

Our Products

Commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment

Products selected for the way you need them to work

a&f supplies commercial washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ironers, finishing equipment and payment systems from carefully selected commercial brands. Every recommendation is made in context, so the equipment suits your workload, staff, space, services and long-term objectives.

Free site surveys within 1-2 days when urgent
Complete installation of equipment and other required services
Service contracts, repairs and monthly rental options available

Talk to us about a Classeq commercial dishwasher

If you are operating Classeq equipment, replacing older machines or considering Classeq as part of an upgrade, a practical conversation can clarify whether it is the right fit and how best to support dependable, compliant dishwashing over time.

FAQs

What type of equipment does Classeq manufacture?

Classeq manufactures commercial dishwashers, including undercounter and pass-through models used in hospitality, care, education, community and workplace environments.

Why does a&f work with Classeq?

We work with Classeq because its dishwashers are robust, straightforward, serviceable and well suited to environments where reliability, ease of use and daily continuity matter.

Is Classeq suitable for care homes?

Yes. Classeq is often a strong fit for care environments where simple operation, thermal disinfection through a high-temperature final rinse and dependable daily performance are important.

Do you recommend Classeq for every dishwasher installation?

No. Classeq is a strong option in many environments, but not every one. We also work with Miele Professional where the application, hygiene requirement, workflow or machine format makes Miele the better fit.

What is the main benefit of Classeq?

Classeq’s main strength is practical reliability. The machines are straightforward to use, easy to understand and built for repeated daily operation.

Do you install Classeq dishwashers?

Yes. We can specify, supply, install and commission Classeq dishwashers, ensuring the machine fits the site, workflow, water treatment, drainage and operational requirement.

Do you service and repair Classeq dishwashers?

Yes. We service and repair Classeq commercial dishwashers, including machines we have supplied and, in many cases, existing Classeq machines on customer sites.

Can you help us choose between Classeq and Miele Professional?

Yes. We can review the site, workflow, user group, hygiene requirement, operating pressure and long-term support needs before recommending the most suitable dishwasher.

What our customers say about us

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"Professional, efficient, patient (when teaching me how to use the machine) and friendly"

Chrissy Nisbet - Sovereign Network Group

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"Great service every single time we need it"

Chris Johnson

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"Good products. Good customer service. Very professional"

Sonya Courtez - Project Manager - Property Department - Surrey and Border NHS

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