Equipment & Machines
Guides about equipment & machines for laundromat buyers and sellers.
How to Handle Laundromat Repairs
How to handle laundromat repairs: in-house versus service contract versus distributor, which parts to stock, realistic response times, and what breaks most often.
Aug 5, 2026
Preventive Maintenance for Commercial Washers and Dryers
A full preventive maintenance program for commercial laundromat washers and dryers, covering lint, drains, belts, bearings, gas, and venting, with intervals and DIY-versus-tech guidance.
Aug 4, 2026
Laundromat Maintenance Checklist
A daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance checklist for laundromat washers and dryers that keeps machines running and holds down repair bills.
Aug 3, 2026
Laundromat Management Software
What laundromat management and point-of-sale software actually does, from payments and wash-and-fold tickets to delivery and reporting, and how to evaluate a system without locking yourself in.
Jul 26, 2026
Best Vending Machines for Laundromats
A neutral operator guide to the vending machines that actually pay in a laundromat, soap, snack, drink, combo, and change, with margins, placement, restocking, and payback.
Jul 26, 2026
Commercial Laundry Water Heaters Explained
Commercial laundry water heaters explained: tank vs tankless, sizing for peak demand, gas vs electric, efficiency, and what to check when buying a store.
Jul 24, 2026
Dexter vs Huebsch Commercial Washers: Which Is Better?
Dexter vs Huebsch commercial washers compared on construction, controls, efficiency, and support, with a side-by-side table and guidance on which fits your laundromat.
Jul 13, 2026
Speed Queen vs Maytag Commercial Washers: Which Is Better?
Speed Queen vs Maytag Commercial washers compared on durability, efficiency, cost, and resale, with a side-by-side table and guidance on which fits your laundromat.
Jul 10, 2026
Best Commercial Dryer Brands for Laundromats
The leading commercial dryer brands for laundromats compared, from Speed Queen and Dexter to Maytag and ADC, plus how to choose for reliability and efficiency.
Jul 9, 2026
Top-Load vs Front-Load Commercial Washers: Which Is Better?
Front-load vs top-load commercial washers compared on efficiency, capacity, cost, and durability, with a table and guidance on which fits your laundromat.
Jul 3, 2026
Commercial Dryer Sizes and Capacity: What Each Holds
Commercial dryers are sold by the pound. Common dryer sizes, what each holds, how to match dryers to your washers, and stacked vs single-pocket units.
Jul 3, 2026
Speed Queen vs Dexter vs Continental Girbau: Commercial Washers Compared
Speed Queen, Dexter, and Continental Girbau compared on durability, efficiency, cost, parts, and resale, with a side-by-side table to match a brand to your store.
Jun 27, 2026
Commercial Washer Sizes and Capacity: What Each Machine Holds
Commercial washers are sold by the pound. What 20, 30, 40, 60, and 80-pound machines actually hold, and how to choose the right size mix for your laundromat.
Jun 27, 2026
New vs Used Laundromat Equipment: Which Makes More Sense?
New machines cost more up front but last longer and cut utilities; used machines lower entry cost but carry risk. How to compare the real total cost, with a worked example and the questions to ask before you buy either.
Jun 26, 2026
How Long Do Commercial Washers and Dryers Last?
Well-maintained commercial laundry machines often run 10 to 20 years. Age and condition drive repair budgets and the value of the store.
Jun 22, 2026
Coin vs Card vs App: Laundromat Payment Systems Compared
Coin is simple and proven, card and app systems give you clean revenue data and easier price changes. Here is how to weigh them as a buyer.
Jun 21, 2026
Best Commercial Washer Brands for Laundromats
Speed Queen, Dexter, Continental Girbau, Huebsch, UniMac, Maytag, and Electrolux are the brands you will see most — but condition, efficiency, and parts support matter more than the badge. Here is how a buyer should judge a fleet.
Jun 8, 2026