Water Heaters- Tank or Tankless
There is a trend towards on-demand water heaters in Laundromats and in many cases you need to install 2,3 or more of them. There are a couple of reasons for this:
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Toilet Paper Roll Holder Locks
About a week ago I went in and found both rolls gone, the cardboard sleeve and all. When I looked at the lock I saw where it had been gouged out at each end allowing both tabs to be depressed and the cover opened.
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IPSO / Speed Queen Water Valve Leak and Change
The failures I have had on these valves have all been in the same place on the valve. Some valves fail due to solenoid issues, dirt in the lines and other similar issues.
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How Much Gas Does A Dryer Use?
After some thought I figured I would determine the amount of time the gas valve is actually on and then do a bunch of math to figure out how much it costs per cycle.
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Dryer Gas Use Testing- The Equipment
How much gas does it take to run a dryer in a Laundromat? And what does it cost?
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Thermal Imaging Tour of a Speed Queen Dryer
As part of some dryer testing I have been doing I used my Thermal Imaging Camera to look at the dryers and some hot spots.
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Posting Notices in the Store
But taking a few minutes to order a quality frame, writing a clear message and posting it in your store keeps the professional look that you want to project to your customers.
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2017 Marketing And Budgeting- Part 2
Step Number 2 in this process involved digging into last years marketing and then doing the ...Whoa!... I spent how much?
Did it work?
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2017 Marketing And Budgeting- Part 1
As I looked though the budgeting I realized I didn't really understand where I had spent the money last year. As I made notes monthly advertising (Facebook, AdWords, local magazines) were easy but the one-of advertising throughout the year just kept adding to the list and I wasn't really sure of the amounts.
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Speed Queen Washer Shock Absorber Change
Speed Queen Washer Shock Absorber Change Over time the shock absorbers in the Speed Queen / IPSO soft mount washers will wear out. At this point, they become just a set of springs. …
Bill Acceptor Cover Installation
The Bill Acceptor Security Cover has been designed to protect the exposed plastic parts found on some change and vending machines. This is an added layer of security.
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MC 100 Bill Acceptor Cover
If you have one one of the changers or vending machines, like the Standard ChangeMakers MC100 go ahead and order now and get some sleep at night.
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Floor Coating- Epoxy and Polyurethane
It has a slightly dimpled finish from the polyurethane settling around the uneven flakes so it helps make it slip resistant.
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Radio Advertising
The first was at the new store so the main promotion was about this new location and some talk about the other 2 locations in the listening area.
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Laundromat Step Stools For Large Washers
And then put some bright color paint on them so they are easier to see both for the customers and you on the security cameras in case they walk away.
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