Dexter commercial laundry equipment
Employee-owned (Dexter Laundry, Inc.) · Fairfield, IA
Dexter is an employee-owned manufacturer in Fairfield, Iowa, with a strong following among owner-operators. Its C-Series vended washers use the DexterLive control platform, which lets owners build custom cycles and monitor and manage stores remotely through DexterLive.com. Dexter is known for straightforward serviceability and one of the strongest warranties in the industry.
At a glance
- Control system
- DexterLive (remote management via DexterLive.com)
- Extraction
- 100 G-force (C-Series 100G)
- Warranty
- 10-yr on frame/tub/cylinder/bearings + 3-yr parts + lifetime tech support
- Payment
- Coin or payment-system ready (card/app)
- Made by
- Dexter Laundry (employee-owned, Fairfield, IA)
Dexter washers and dryers
| Model / series | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| T-300 | 20 lb | The entry vended front loader; the size you see most in small stores. |
| T-400 | 30 lb | Mid-size vended washer for households and small bulk. |
| T-600 / T-750 | 40 to 60 lb | Larger multi-load machines for bedding and wash-and-fold. |
| T-900 / T-1200 | 60 to 80 lb | Mega-load machines; T-1200 handles up to 80 lb dry weight. |
Capacities are from Dexter product materials and vary by model. Confirm exact specs on the spec sheet before you buy.
Dexter model spec sheets
Full specifications for each vended washer — capacity, extraction, dimensions, utilities, and warranty, from Dexter's own spec sheets.
Dexter T-300
20 lb100 G extraction · 2.7 cu ft
View full specs →Dexter T-400
30 lb100 G extraction · 4 cu ft
View full specs →Dexter T-600
40 lb100 G extraction · 6 cu ft
View full specs →Dexter T-900
60 lb100 G extraction · 9 cu ft
View full specs →Dexter T-1200
80 lb100 G extraction · 11.5 cu ft
View full specs →Dexter T-1450 Express
90 lb200 G extraction · 13.7 cu ft
View full specs →Why buyers pick Dexter
Owner-operators like Dexter for control and support: DexterLive gives real remote management, the warranty is among the best in the industry, and being employee-owned, the company has a reputation for long parts support and responsive service.
Checking a used Dexter store
- Confirm the DexterLive account and networking transfer to you at closing, and whether the machines are actually connected.
- On older 100G machines with high hours, check bearing wear and door-seal condition.
- Verify which units are card/app-ready vs coin-only if you plan to go cashless.
Dexter spec sheets & manuals →
Spec sheets and owner/service manuals on Dexter's own site.
Replacement cost
Estimate the cost to re-tool a store with new machines.
Find a distributor
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Dexter FAQ
What is DexterLive?
DexterLive is Dexter's connected control system. Through DexterLive.com you can build custom wash cycles, set pricing, and monitor and manage machines remotely, which is useful for running an unattended or multi-store operation.
How good is the Dexter warranty?
It is one of the strongest in the industry: 10 years on the frame, tub, cylinder, shaft, seals, bearings, and bearing housing, 3 years on remaining parts, plus lifetime technical support. Confirm remaining coverage and transferability on any used machine.
What sizes do Dexter C-Series washers come in?
The C-Series 100G line spans roughly 20 to 80 lb (T-300 through T-1200), with larger on-premise options. Check the exact model spec sheet for capacity and utility draw.
Evaluating a specific store?
Note the model and age of every machine, then run its equipment through the replacement-cost calculator and score the whole deal with the Deal Analyzer.
Other brands
Specifications are compiled from Dexter product materials for general guidance and vary by model; confirm exact figures on the manufacturer spec sheet. SudsList is not affiliated with Dexter. Manual links point to Dexter's own authorized pages.