Four Most Common Issues with Floor Buffers

Floor buffers are surprisingly reliable machines, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t occasionally break down. You’ll definitely need some replacement parts, batteries and maybe even some spare used equipment. That way you can stay ahead of the curve when it comes time to deal with potential issues that affect your floor buffer.

Fortunately, we’ve made sure to include plenty of equipment that can keep you going at Performance System Janitorial so you’ll be able to solve all of the following common issues that happen with floor buffers.

Commercial Floor Buffer Problems

Simply making sure that your commercial floor buffer is clean and in good shape will go a long way toward ensuring that it keeps working regardless of what might happen. That being said, there’s no reason to say that you might not run into an issue where you’re suddenly unable to turn a machine on for whatever reason.

Machine Not Turning On

Make sure that the power cord is connected to corded machines. Also, check that you have the tank attached properly on those that derive their power from propane.

This may seem like common sense, but the easiest solutions are sometimes overlooked. You’ll also want to check the battery if you have one. Naturally, you’ll need to also keep an eye on the terminals if necessary.

Overheating

If the machine is overheating, then you’re going to want to check to make sure that nothing is clogged or caught. You’d be surprised how many times a machine gets otherwise stuck just because of the fact that something is keeping a motor from moving at full speed and therefore holding it up.

Scratching Floors

Check the gaskets and pads so you can be sure that nothing is coming into contact with a finished part of the floor and therefore causing damage to it.

You don’t want to keep using a machine that does this even periodically until it’s all been sorted out. The reason is that damage to your floor is going to be a serious problem.

Troubleshooting

Always make sure to check every component of the machine as you try to work out the problem. Even when you think you have everything sorted out, you’re going to want to go through everything again to find any additional issues before they become serious. One of the big things you’re likely to come into contact with is a floor buffer that otherwise works but starts to vibrate a lot.

Vibrating Or Shaking Floor Buffer

Granted, all floor buffers are going to make a healthy amount of noise and vibration. If yours seems to be acting up more than normal, however, you might be in a position where the pad is uneven or something is loose. Go over the whole floor buffer just like we do when we put refurbished floor cleaning machines up for sale.

If you can’t find the underlying issue, then you may need some professional help. That is where an expert can assist with machine maintenance.

Asking For Outside Assistance From PS Janitorial

PS Janitorial wants to improve the cleaning experience. Our experts can troubleshoot issues with new and refurbished floor buffers while selling the latter at affordable prices. We also replace parts such as floor pads and brushes on our floor buffers.
At PS Janitorial, we can service machines or find low-cost refurbished alternatives to replace your existing equipment. Just make sure to drop us a note with the contact form on our site. Trust our years of experience to assist with routine maintenance on your floor buffers.