Episode 41 – Water Heaters
Every Laundromat needs hot water and there are a variety of ways to heat the water. This week I cover a few of the methods available and some things to consider...
Category Operation And Repairs
Operation And Repairs
But It’s Not Oatmeal
What is that weird, oatmeal looking stuff that plugs up the washers?
The details are in the video....
Episode 37 – Change Machines
One of the main pieces of equipment is your Laundromat Change Machine. Even if you plan on having attendants this is the best method...
Broken Mounting Bolt
Broken Mounting Bolt I am very active with the local Chamber of Commerce and attend many events. A couple of their monthly meetings are Business and Biscuits and Business After Hours. …
A Stubborn Drain Clog
Sometimes the water jet manages to push them down to the manhole at the end of the strip mall but other times it can't seem to get them out.
Episode 28 – The Coin Box Problem
Due to the demand and some original design issues the coin boxes are filling up between collections. In some cases the coins have backed up into the coin drop mechanism and prevented more coins from being inserted...
Leak Behind Dexter Washer
We have been noticing water on the floor behind a couple of Dexter washers lately. This morning I headed in to see what the problem was. Last week we had…
Hopper Optical Error On Change Machine
I always worry when I pull things apart that their is that spring that will fly out or you need a special tool or jig to re-assemble the part but that usually never stops me from looking.
Episode 26 – Bulkheads
Older Laundromats normally had rows of Top Load washing machines. They backed up against a bulkhead that was run through the store. These tended to be short and narrow. ...
Laundromat Water Heater not lighting or heating
Laundromat Water Heater not lighting or heating Recently we relocated a Water Heater, although many people call it a “Hot Water Heater” the water is not hot until it gets heated so it’s a…