Picking out the right Inflatable can be an important decision for any buyer. Whether you’re wanting a bounce house, moonwalk, jumper, or a bouncy castle, there are thousands of varieties and sizes in the market today at competing costs.  At Bounce Time Inflatables we’d like to answer the major questions you have in-order to find the right bounce house. The first step to buying anything is knowing the purpose of your purchase. Bounce Time recommends buying Inflatables based on how much use you want out of your unit, whether its buying an Inflatable for a one time birthday party or  for a rental business. There are two types of Inflatables, commercial & residential. Residential Inflatables are bounce houses you  find in large stores such as Walmart & Toys-R-Us which tend to be cheaper in quality & cost, while commercial grade Inflatables are manufactured by companies like Bounce Time Inflatables which have longevity and are durable. Below we’ll list a few differences to consider when purchasing either commercial or residential.

 RESIDENTIAL

Material: Oxford Cloth Fabric, no plastic coating for repairs and continual use

Size: About 3 feet to 15 feet long

Number of Riders: About 2 – 4 at a time

Life of Inflatable: About 6 months – 1 year

Warranty: Limited Warranty, usually about 3 months

 

Business Purposes

Good for Rental Company Use? NO

Good for Indoor Center Use? NO

 

Safety Features

Slide Stopper: Usually not included

Top Cover: Not included

Inflatable Walls: Not high enough

Blower: Low pressure & fragile

 

Accessories

Anchors: Plastic Stakes

Repair Kit: Flimsy, not really usable

Tarp: Not Included

Slide Linings: Not removable, if it becomes worn out, than product becomes unusable.

COMMERCIAL

Material: 18.5 Ounce Commercial Grade PVC Vinyl

Size: About 10 feet to 80 feet long

Number of Riders: About 4 – 10 at a time

Life of Inflatable: About 3 years – 5 years

Warranty: 2 Year Warranty

 

Business Purposes

Good for Rental Company Use? YES

Good for Indoor Center Use? YES

 

Safety Features

Slide Stopper: Usually included

Top Cover: Included and usually removable

Inflatable Walls: High and sturdy walls

Blower: Commercial Grade Heavy Duty & high pressure

 

Accessories

Anchors: Metal Stakes

Repair Kit: Includes Industrial Glue and Vinyl Material

Tarp: Industrial Tarp

Slide Linings: Include removable slide linings for easy replacement and upkeep.