Category Laundromat How To

Owing and Running a Laundromat

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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

No Image, Operation And Repairs

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

No Image, Operation And Repairs

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

Construction And Renovation, No Image, The Business Side Of The Business

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

No Image, The Business Side Of The Business

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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No Image, Operation And Repairs

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

Business, Marketing My Laundromat, No Image, Training

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

No Image, Operation And Repairs

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

Operation And Repairs

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