Are you a current Laundromat Owner or looking to get in to the business?

Looking for everything you need to know when it comes to starting your business, picking the right location, repair tips, marketing your business and much more?

Then you’ve come to the right place….Welcome to Laundromat How To.

 

This page is managed by

KBar Inc

829 Quintard Ave
Anniston, AL
36201

Ken Barrett
President

Ken@kbarinc.com

 

All information on this website is for reference only. Individuals and Companies interested in Owning or Operating a Coin Laundry, Laundromat, Internet Marketing  or a similiar business or service are advised to do their own due diligence.
As markets vary, information provided here may not be applicable or meet State or Local regulations.

17 Comments

  1. Hi Ken,
    In a pod cast you had stated that you use tokens in one of your stores. What is the advantage of tokens vs. currency?
    I am considering quarters and a $2 token. If I could find a coin drop that would take quarters, dollar coins, and a $2 token I would purchase it.
    Tokens seem to offer some of the advantages of a card: float and advertising, and less coins being deposited into one’s machines.
    Cards offer the same but with a higher start up cost and ongoing processing fees.
    Modern machines that can be started via the web, Dexter live and Speed Queen Quantum Gold, seem to offer the ability to count daily turns of each machine.
    Best,
    John
    Potential investor

    • John
      Some of my larger machines accept quarters, $1 coins and $1 value tokens. I initially installed these in my attended store as I only have 2 large washers and coin boxes were filling up. This allowed the attendants to use and provide dollar coins or tokens during their work hours.
      I just finished converting another store to the same Imonex drops. This store is unattended. I didn’t switch the 20# washers or dryers , only the larger ones.
      An advantage besides the coin box issue is that I can now provide free washes at an unattended store. Just last night I had a water leak and by the time I arrived there was quite a bit of water on the floor. I started handing out $5 worth of tokens to the customers in the store as a “Sorry for the mess” gesture. As it turns out one customer was not sure how she was going to pay for her laundry and gas to get to her Grandfathers funeral. Paying for her wash and dry solved the problem.
      I am also switching to mailing out tokens for refunds to local customers. I will probably add a couple more then they request for their inconvenience. Not something you would normally do when mailing a check.
      Take some time and check out the interview I did with Butch Bruner of Imonex
      Hope that helps.
      Ken

    • John
      Some of my larger machines accept quarters, $1 coins and $1 value tokens. I initially installed these in my attended store as I only have 2 large washers and coin boxes were filling up. This allowed the attendants to use and provide dollar coins or tokens during their work hours.
      I just finished converting another store to the same Imonex drops. This store is unattended. I didn’t switch the 20# washers or dryers , only the larger ones.
      An advantage besides the coin box issue is that I can now provide free washes at an unattended store. Just last night I had a water leak and by the time I arrived there was quite a bit of water on the floor. I started handing out $5 worth of tokens to the customers in the store as a “Sorry for the mess” gesture. As it turns out one customer was not sure how she was going to pay for her laundry and gas to get to her Grandfathers funeral. Paying for her wash and dry solved the problem.
      I am also switching to mailing out tokens for refunds to local customers. I will probably add a couple more then they request for their inconvenience. Not something you would normally do when mailing a check.
      Take some time and check out the interview I did with Butch Bruner of Imonex (The search box is part of the way down the right side)
      Hope that helps.
      Ken

  2. Hello,

    I was visiting Loundromat How To today and wanted to reach out to say how great it looks.

    Did you get my last e-mail about the infographic that I recently put together? It focuses on how to find social media success with top tips & tools to use.

    Since it’s relevant to the content produced on your site perhaps you’d find some use out of it 🙂

    I’d love to send it your way, just let me know!

    Sincerely,
    Jason Jackson
    http://www.HostingCaptain.com

  3. I the same as the valuable information you provide in your articles.
    I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again right here regularly.

    I’m somewhat certain I’ll learn many new stuff right on this site!

    Have a great time for the subsequent!

    my homepage: EricaKAdle

  4. I’m getting into the appliance repair business and I’m encountering my first huebsch originator top load coin operated washer. wascomat 125 and its not draining, I checked the pump which is belt driven and the pump and belts seem fine. any ideals what I could look for next? I was thinking the pressure switch or door lock switch? Does that sound like I’m on the right track ?

  5. Hi Ken
    I have a Speed Queen washer model LTK96AWN4350 aka LTK96A*N4350. I need a set of shock absorbers but cannot a agent that sells then in Australia,

    Could you please let me know if I can purchase a set in the states and freight them to me.

  6. Hi! I found you through your podcasts and really have learned a lot. I am exploring this business and have some questions.
    1. Should we let distributors run our demographic report or own reports through CLA for a fee?
    2. Do we trust the distributors numbers for Turns per Day? What is realistic?
    3. Is the a rule of thumb for avg monthly household expenditure, as a function of family size?

    Thanks!

    • The CLA has a new partner for getting the Demographic Reports. I would suggest using that to get a lot of your own data and then ask a distributor to provide theirs when ready and confirm the data yourself.
      Turns Per Day can be affected by so many factors it’s only an estimate

  7. Hello, Ken, I sent you an email regarding problems with my ESD Vertical 8 coin slide after watching your video. I hope you could respond.

    I really appreciate it!

  8. Hi Ken I have a few speed queen alliance front load washers swft71wn it is apart I’m having trouble removing truss bearing housing is there a screw that holds shaft in our do I just need a puller

    • You are in deeper than I have been. I have a series of videos sent to me by another guy.
      I’ll see if I can find that part.

      I have 2 washers I will need to do bearings on soon.

  9. I watched a video and I don’t see that there is a screw.
    I believe you are talking about the trunnion (three armed bearing holder) at the back of the drum. Once the bolts are removed it should come off.

    Ken

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *