Category Operation And Repairs

Operation And Repairs

Construction And Renovation, Operation And Repairs, The Business Side Of The Business

Coin Laundry Bulkheads- Definition and Explanation

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. Typically about the height of the back of the Top Load washer and about 12' to 16' across.

KenBarrett
December 19, 2015

Operation And Repairs

Speed Queen Horizon Door Lock Repair

This was a bit of a strange one as it was more of an alignment issue than a broken part. The video covers a lot of explanation about how the door lock operates so it will help you troubleshoot other issues as well.

KenBarrett
December 18, 2015

Operation And Repairs

Dexter Washer Buzzing Sound

The sound was coming from the control panel area. I talked to one service tech and he suggested I "hit the horse" which is the Logo on the Dexter. That didn't do it but the sound changed slightly.

KenBarrett
December 14, 2015

Operation And Repairs

Water Leak In The Parking Lot

They said they would check it out and let me know. That was on Thursday morning. I never heard back from them so I assumed that it was something they were going to deal with. We all know what "assume" stands for....

KenBarrett
November 19, 2015

Energy and Cost Reduction, Marketing My Laundromat, Operation And Repairs

How To Install LED Lights

How To Install LED Lights The lights in the overhead sign were out so it was time to get some repairs done. As it was the Fall and the time change was complete the lights…

KenBarrett
November 12, 2015

Operation And Repairs

IPSO / Speed Queen Washer Not Draining

IPSO / Speed Queen Washer Not Draining A complaint we receive occasionally is that the small Horizon style front load washers “Didn’t spin my clothes out”. There may be a couple of issues that cause…

KenBarrett
November 5, 2015

Operation And Repairs, PodCast, The Business Side Of The Business

Episode 14 – Security Camera Q&A With Zeke Richey of TechPro Security

Security Camera s have come along way in a few years and the increase in quality allows for better details and remote viewing.

KenBarrett
October 21, 2015

Operation And Repairs

Washing machine water leak. Speed Queen / Huebsch Top Loaders

Washing machine water leak. Speed Queen Top Loaders There was a small amount of water under one of the Top Load washers. I had been working on a machine beside it and after I was…

KenBarrett
October 3, 2015

Operation And Repairs

Changing a Drain Pump Tube on a Speed Queen , IPSO Washer

Changing a Drain Pump Tube on a Speed Queen , IPSO Washer There was a small leak under one of the small IPSO washers. After some looking around I found the drain tube from the…

KenBarrett
September 26, 2015

Operation And Repairs, The "Other" Category

Drop Off Lockers

Occasionally we had comments from customers about not being able to drop their clothes off before work. Another concern was contractors that may not be able to get back by 6pm and were leaving town that evening or the next day.So I started looking for ways to help out these customers.

KenBarrett
August 20, 2015
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