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What Equipment Is Needed To Start A Laundromat Business?
It’s no secret that laundromats are a sound business investment. Worth over $5 billion in annual sales nationwide, the laundromat industry provides incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Coin-O-Matic has an unparalleled commitment to the success of our customers has supported laundromat owners with trusted commercial laundromat equipment since the late 1950s. We have continuously provided laundry equipment that has stood the test of time, and we’re ready to help you outfit your new laundromat with the right commercial equipment.
The Importance of Regular Laundry Machine Maintenance
Laundry machines need regular maintenance and proper care to function at full capacity. Without fully functioning machines, your laundromat or multi-housing laundry will be a disaster. Read on to learn the benefits of regular laundry machine maintenance and some beginning maintenance tips!
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Must-Haves for Functional, Profitable Multi-Housing Laundry Rooms
A shared laundry room is a valuable amenity for apartment buildings, condos, colleges, universities, mobile home parks, rehabilitation centers, military bases, correctional institutions, or any other multi-housing community. As a property owner, how do you make your community laundry room stand out? Coin-O-Matic has been offering industry-leading machines for apartments and other multi-housing facilities for decades! We’re sharing some of our must-haves for the perfect multi-housing laundry room that is functional, profitable, and a great selling point for your property.
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When Is The Right Time To Replace Your Commercial Laundry Equipment?
When you’re a laundromat business owner, you hope your commercial laundry equipment will last forever – unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Laundry equipment that is broken needs to be replaced, but sometimes laundry machines need to be replaced even when they are in working order. You can save time, money, and a lot of stress by upgrading your commercial laundry equipment before it stops working. Let’s go over the obvious and non-obvious signs that it’s time to replace your equipment.
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Finding The Right Laundromat Payment System For Your Business
Coin payment systems were the gold standard in vended laundry equipment for decades. Today, commercial laundry equipment is no longer limited to only coin-operated machines. Coin-O-Matic provides our clients with vended laundry machines that have convenient ways to pay for their wash and dry cycles. Customers can pay for a wash or dry with traditional cash options, a smartphone app, and a credit card. Below we will break down the key features of each laundromat payment option to help you find the best payment option for your business!
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5 Benefits Of Top Load Washers
We have you covered if you're starting your laundry business journey and are unsure whether to purchase top or front-load washers! Top load washers wash laundry faster and are slightly more ergonomic than front load washers. This helps to provide a better cleaning experience than front load washers, making them the best choice for laundromats, multi-housing, and commercial use. Here are some more details on what would make top load washers the best fit for your commercial laundry needs:
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How To Begin Your Laundromat Business Journey
Whether you’re looking to stabilize your income and investments during these turbulent times, or you’re just looking to invest wisely, starting a laundromat is a sound investment! We understand the process of opening a laundromat better than anyone, and the team at Coin-O-Matic is here to give you some guidance! Contact us today for more personalized help in starting your laundromat business, or read on to get a better understanding of the process!
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5 Benefits To Upgrading Your OPL Equipment
Are you considering making the investment to upgrade your on-premise laundry equipment? When you upgrade your commercial laundry equipment, you’re not just replacing your old and outdated equipment, you are setting the standard higher for your business. From increased profitability and customer satisfaction, the sky is the limit when it comes to improving your OPL processes and commercial laundry equipment. Here are our top 5 reasons you should consider upgrading your on-premise laundry equipment!
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9 Reasons A Laundromat Is The Right Investment For You
As a landlord, or property manager, there are many components that go into maintaining a multi-housing facility. Having to manage the shared laundry element can seem...
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6 Reasons Revenue Sharing Programs Work for Your Apartment Building
As a landlord, or property manager, there are many components that go into maintaining a multi-housing facility. Having to manage the shared laundry element can seem...
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