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Avoid Adding To These Laundromat Horror Stories

Operating a clean, safe, profession business reduces the “Horror” stories (someone will always have one) and replaces them with comments about how clean your store is, how friendly and professional the staff is and increases the Word-Of-Mouth advertising that you just can’t buy, and doesn’t make the news articles.

KenBarrett
October 11, 2014

Sink Support

I was having a problem with the sink being pulled away from the wall so it was time to add some additional support. I was having a problem with the sink being pulled away from the wall so it was time to add some addtioanl support.

KenBarrett
October 5, 2014

Standard Change Maker Alarm Code 34

When I arrived at the store I had a red light on both sides of the change machine. Sometimes this is a good thing but usually it’s because there is an error.

KenBarrett
October 5, 2014

How To Get Probate Leads For $1 or Less

•Where to find Probate Leads without leaving your office.

KenBarrett
September 26, 2014

Dexter Dryer Not Turning

On some of the older models a contact for the motor starter on the circuit board fails and the drum will not turn. The repair is easy enough if you have soldered or you could probably get a local computer repair shop to solder it for you.

KenBarrett
September 18, 2014

How to change a motor on a Dexter Dryer

I checked behind the dryer and heard the motor "humming ". At that point it seemed like a simple fix to remove the motor and have it checked and repaired.

KenBarrett
September 18, 2014

Wascomat TD45x45 Dryer Motor Replacement

One of the most common causes of noise in a dryer is a screw that drops through the holes of the drum and rubs against the housing.

KenBarrett
September 18, 2014

Laundromat Gas Supply and Gas Company Deposits

Most Laundromats use Natural Gas for dryers and water heaters. There are some that use propane and a few that use power but natural gas is the most popular.

KenBarrett
September 14, 2014

How to handle refunds in an unattended Laundry.

In all of my stores I have a mail slot that drops into a secure area. I leave refund slips in a basket by the mail slot that the customer can fill out their Name, Address, Phone, Concern and amount requested.

KenBarrett
September 14, 2014
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Dexter Dryer Air Flow Confirmation Switch

I was doing some work on a Dexter Dryer so while I had it apart I wanted to show you some of the key parts that are behind the pulleys.

KenBarrett
September 11, 2014

Be Yourself and Leave The Dates.

When doing videos, audios and others don’t try and be someone else just be yourself. Make mistakes, stumble over words and learn and grow as you do more.

KenBarrett
September 5, 2014

How to clean a washing machine pump.

This may seem like a big repair but with a the right tools and a few minutes you can be back running and save a lot of headaches and money trying to get a service tech.

KenBarrett
September 5, 2014

Laundromat Dryer Fire

An issue I have found on some of the sensors is that some older type rugs and blankets will come apart in the dryer and build up on the sensor. This works like a blanket to keep the heat out and the dryer will run hotter to try and maintain the set temperature.

KenBarrett
August 31, 2014

Health Fair Marketing

I was promoting the services at my attended store with a focus on comforter cleaning with our Drop Off Service. I had a variety of handouts including koozies, rulers with magnifiers built in, price lists, information about comforter cleaning and some maps to the store.

KenBarrett
August 23, 2014