2016 Product Resource Guide: Glassware Washers
Labs can go through a lot of beakers, flasks, and test tubes in a day. Who has time to hand wash them all?
7 Questions to Ask When Buying a Glassware Washer
- How is the product manufactured?
- What differentiates the lab washer from others offered, in terms of performance?
- Does the company offer application support and technical phone support before and after product installation?
- How sustainable is the product?
- If the product is discontinued, for how many years does the company provide accessories and parts for the washer?
- What is the total cost of ownership, including maintenance, etc.?
- Ask what the final cost is after all required accessories/racks are added to the quote. Some manufacturers include racks while others sell the unit as a shell (i.e. without racks). Compare apples to apples.
Which Glassware Washer Is In Your Lab?
| Small Capacity Washer | 36% |
| Medium Capacity Washer | 55% |
| High Throughput Washer | 7% |
| Large Capacity Washer | 8% |
| Other | 1% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing A Glassware Washer
| Consistent washing and disinfection results | 80% |
| Durability of product | 79% |
| Low maintenance - Easy to use and clean | 77% |
| Service and support | 70% |
| Warranty | 63% |
| Price | 57% |
| Reliability of vendor | 51% |
| Ability to customize racks | 49% |
| Safety features | 48% |
| Energy efficient/Low operating cost | 48% |
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