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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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From commercial washers and dryers, to finishing equipment, payment systems and dishwashing solutions. Our product range is selected for high performance, reliability and long term efficiency and savings.

Laundry & Dishwashing Operations Success

The right brand depends on the operation, not the other way round

At a&f, we work with carefully selected manufacturers whose equipment performs reliably in real-world environments over the long term. The aim is not to force every site towards one product range. It is to understand the laundry or dishwashing operation, then specify the equipment that best supports it.

Sometimes that means Miele Professional. Sometimes Electrolux Professional is the better laundry fit. For dishwashing, the right answer may be Miele Professional or Classeq. Our role is to make that choice clearly, practically and with long-term support in mind.

Application-led partners

Selected for performance, serviceability and fit

We choose brand partners based on how their equipment performs in daily use, how well it can be supported, and how effectively it contributes to a stable operation.

What this means for customers

  • A recommendation based on workload, site conditions, users and long-term support needs
  • Access to proven laundry and dishwashing manufacturers without being tied to one answer
  • Equipment selected to help the whole operation run more reliably, not just to fill a space
Laundry and dishwashing

Miele Professional

Our principal product partner for many laundry and dishwashing applications where reliability, engineering integrity, consistent results and long working life are central to the operation.

Commercial laundry

Electrolux Professional

A valuable laundry partner where flexibility, capacity range, layout constraints, drying configuration or ironing and finishing requirements make it the best fit for the site.

Commercial dishwashing

Classeq dishwashers

A robust and straightforward dishwashing option for environments where dependable daily use, simple operation, serviceability and hygiene support are the priorities.

Designed into the home

Professional performance, without a commercial feel

A professional laundry system does not need to feel industrial. With the right planning, Miele Professional laundry equipment can sit naturally within a high-quality boot room, utility room, pool house or estate laundry.

Boot rooms and utility rooms

Pool towels and guest linen

Housekeeper-managed laundry

New builds and refurbishments

Machine Repairs
Sales & Installation
Annual Servicing & Inspections
Service Contracts
Machine Rentals
Laundry Analysis & Design

Services we provide

Our Services

From equipment replacement and rental options to repairs, servicing, analysis and long-term support, we help organisations keep essential facilities dependable and easy to manage.

Sectors we support

Who We Support

We support organisations where reliable commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment is essential to daily operations.

From care homes and healthcare to housing associations, schools, private estates and equestrian sites, every recommendation is shaped around the way each site works.

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Care Homes
Private Residences & Estates
Healthcare & Hospitals
Housing Associations
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Equestrian

Commercial laundry and dishwashing support across the South of the UK

a&f supplies, installs, rents and services commercial laundry equipment and commercial dishwashing equipment for organisations across the South of the UK. We work with care homes, healthcare sites, housing associations, schools, colleges, universities, private residences, estates, equestrian facilities, hospitality businesses, construction sites and many other commercial environments.

Our role is to help each customer choose the right commercial washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ironers, finishing equipment and payment systems for their workload, space, staff and compliance needs. That includes site surveys, equipment specification, installation, commissioning, user training, repairs, annual servicing and long-term service contracts.

FAQs

Choosing the right commercial equipment depends on your workload, site services, users, hygiene requirements and long-term operating costs. These FAQs answer some of the most common questions we are asked when helping customers select laundry and dishwashing equipment.

What is the difference between commercial and domestic laundry equipment?
Commercial laundry equipment is designed for regular, repeated use in professional environments. Compared with domestic machines, commercial models normally offer faster cycle times, stronger construction, higher spin performance, more robust components, better programme control and improved long-term reliability.

For care, healthcare, education, hospitality, housing and similar environments, commercial equipment also supports better workflow, hygiene control and service continuity.

How do I know which machine size or capacity I need?
The right capacity depends on the volume of laundry or dishwashing your site handles each day, the number of users, available space, staff workflow and how quickly items need to be turned around.

For laundry, we consider load size, number of cycles per day, drying capacity and whether the washer and dryer are correctly matched. For dishwashing, we look at peak service periods, basket throughput, staff workflow and the type of items being washed.

What site services are needed for commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment?
This depends on the equipment selected, but may include suitable electrical supply, water supply, drainage, ventilation and, where relevant, gas services.

Commercial washing machines commonly require appropriate fixed drainage rather than a domestic-style standpipe. Vented tumble dryers need suitable ducting to atmosphere. Dishwashers need correct water, waste and electrical connections, with the installation designed around the site and usage.

Which sectors do you supply commercial equipment for?
We supply and support commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment across a wide range of sectors, including care homes, healthcare, schools and education, housing associations, private residences, hotels, sports clubs, equestrian sites, churches, charities, offices, facilities management and commercial laundries.

Each sector has different priorities, so we select equipment around the practical needs of the site rather than offering a one-size-fits-all recommendation.

How important are running costs when choosing commercial equipment?
Running costs are very important, especially for laundry equipment that is used every day. Higher-quality commercial machines may cost more to buy, but can often reduce long-term costs through lower water use, lower energy use, better spin extraction, shorter drying times and improved reliability.

For dishwashing, the main value is usually reliability, hygiene, simplicity and uptime, although efficient operation still matters.

Can commercial machines be programmed for different users or requirements?
Yes. Many commercial machines can be configured with programmes suited to the site, the users and the items being washed or dried.

This can include simple everyday programmes for staff, hygiene-focused programmes for care and healthcare, woollens or delicate cycles, mop and sluice programmes, specialist drying settings and clear user controls. The aim is to make the equipment easy to use while still supporting the right process.

Do you only supply new equipment, or can you also service existing machines?
We supply, install, repair and service commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment. We can help with new equipment projects, replacement machines, ongoing maintenance, annual servicing, repair visits and service contracts.

Where a site already has equipment in place, we can review the condition, reliability, usage and running costs before recommending whether repair, servicing or replacement is the best route.

Do you help customers choose the right equipment before they buy?
Yes. We start by understanding the site, workload, available services, staff workflow, hygiene requirements and long-term priorities. This helps us recommend equipment that fits the operation, rather than simply matching a product to a capacity figure.

For larger projects, refurbishments or new-build schemes, we can also support early planning so that electrical, water, drainage and ventilation requirements are considered before installation.

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10/10

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

Chrissy Nisbet - Sovereign Network Group

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10/10

"Great service every single time we need it"

Chris Johnson

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9/10

"Good products. Good customer service. Very professional"

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

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"A one-stop shop that meets all our needs!"

Paul Burns - Victoria Nursing Group

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10/10

"Provide a service to our schemes which rely on communal laundry as A&F undertake a quick and reliable service to ensure our machine keep spinning"

Sharna - Moat Homes

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"To be honest we have been with a&f for such a long time I can't recall how or why we chose them in the first place, we have been very happy with the service over the years, hence why we are still with them!"

Emma - The White House (Curdridge) Ltd

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10/10

"Consistently a professional and swift response to our requirements for commercial appliances."

Olwyn Emery - Howard Brothers Joinery Ltd

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"We have purchased and maintained our Laundry equipment with A&F for many reasons and see no reason for us to change our contractor or supplier at this time."

Sharon Siad - Rockdale Housing