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Outsourcing- An Update – Planet Laundry Magazine Article

“Outsourcing is frustrating, difficult, tiring, time consuming – and the best thing you can do to grow your business,” Barrett said. “You may actually be what’s getting in the way."

KenBarrett
July 22, 2015

A Step Back in Laundromat Time

A Step Back in Laundromat Time “You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight…

KenBarrett
July 20, 2015

Random Laundromat Review

This Laundromat needed some repairs and was missing a key piece of equipment. Can you spot it?

KenBarrett
July 16, 2015

Back From Vacation- Whatever That Means

Back From Vacation- Whatever That Means For the past 12 days, I have been on a National Lampoon family vacation around parts of Canada and the Eastern US. We left home…

KenBarrett
July 9, 2015
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Do Laundromat Owners Take Vacations?

The answer to that would be Yes. Right now I am 1000 miles away from my Laundromats, sitting by the pool 17 floors above the ground.

KenBarrett
June 30, 2015

Dexter Dryer Hi Temp and Internal Duct Cleaning

We have been having trouble with a Dexter Dryer Hi Temp limit and after trying a few repairs I talked to a Dexter Service Rep and he explained it could be a problem with the internal re-circulation duct.

KenBarrett
June 19, 2015
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Laundromat Washer Drain Vent Pipes

....but our customers want to see suds, the more the better.

KenBarrett
June 14, 2015

Milnor E4 Alarm. Too long to fill.

There are a couple of items that could cause this. A problem with the drain valve, low water pressure or a plugged screen in the supply hose connection at the back of the washer.

KenBarrett
June 11, 2015
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Dexter Dryer Jam- Not What I expected

I gave the drum a push to turn it and it would barely move. After changing my angle a little it finally gave way but was still very difficult. After a few tries something came loose and the drum turned. Then I noticed something fall into the lint screen.

KenBarrett
June 2, 2015

Late Nights In The Laundromat

Should I be surprised that he threw a raw chicken breast at the TV or that he had one to throw.

KenBarrett
May 16, 2015

Missed Clean or want to relive some highlights of the show?

Missed Clean or want to relive some highlights of the show? Check out the CLA Clean Show scrapbook today. Plus, you will be able to download: Audio only recordings of the CLA educational sessions and view Flip My Laundry videos.…

KenBarrett
May 12, 2015

Encore presentation of ” High-Tech Laundromat:…

Encore presentation of ” High-Tech Laundromat: Streamlining Store Operations through Technology” on May 15 from 12:00pm-1:00pm CDT. This topic was first presented at the 2015 Clean Show and was a highly attended event. Brain Henderson, operations manager at Liberty Laundry…