Multi-Housing
Laundromat
On-Premises
These days, renters are paying closer attention to how “green” their apartment communities really are. Younger residents in particular expect eco-friendly features, and many won’t even consider a building that doesn’t make sustainability a priority. For property managers and owners, that expectation creates an opportunity: the laundry room.
Laundry rooms are often some of the biggest energy and water users in a building. But with the right equipment, they can become one of your strongest selling points.
Upgrading to high-efficiency washers and dryers can help you cut your monthly utility costs while giving your property a more eco-friendly footprint. Add some smart technology to the mix, and you’ve got a laundry room that residents really appreciate. Today’s renters want to see that your building isn’t just keeping up, it’s leading the way on sustainability.
Here are a few ways a modern laundry setup can make a real difference:
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Lower Utility Costs: Energy-efficient washers and dryers dramatically cut electricity and water usage per load, slashing your building’s utility bills. For example, ENERGY STAR-certified commercial washers use approximately 9% less energy and 45% less water than standard models, resulting in savings that add up quickly across hundreds of loads. Efficient machines also reduce wear on water heaters and HVAC systems.
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Water Conservation: Old washers can use 30–40 gallons per load. New front-load models often use half that—sometimes as little as 15 gallons. Features like load sensing and smarter rinse cycles keep clothes clean while cutting your water bill and supporting local conservation.
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Appeal to Eco-Minded Tenants: Renters notice when a building invests in green amenities. A modern laundry room shows you care about sustainability, which makes your property more attractive to eco-conscious tenants and helps you keep them longer.
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Compliance and Incentives: High-efficiency laundry equipment doesn’t just save on utilities, it can also unlock rebates from local utilities and help meet green building standards.
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Modern Convenience with Less Waste: Upgrades like cashless payment systems do more than just make life easier for your residents. By eliminating coins and paper receipts, they also cut down on waste. It’s a simple upgrade that keeps your laundry room modern, efficient, and eco-friendly!
Energy-Efficient Washers and Dryers: Save Money & the Environment
Upgrading to energy-efficient laundry equipment is one of the smartest moves a multi-housing property can make. Today’s high-efficiency commercial laundry equipment is designed to deliver the same (or better) cleaning power while using a fraction of the resources. This means less water, less electricity, and even shorter cycle times per load. For property owners, those savings directly translate into lower costs for you, and a more environmentally friendly laundry room.
Modern front-loading washers are the centerpiece of sustainable laundry rooms. These machines tumble clothes using gravity, requiring far less water than old-school top-loaders that must fill an entire drum. Many modern front-load washers also feature automatic load sensing, adjusting the water volume to the exact needs of each load, and high-speed spin cycles that extract more water from clothes. The result? 45% less water used per load on average, and laundry that comes out drier, reducing the energy (and time) needed for drying. Advanced rinse technologies further cut water usage by precisely spraying and recycling water during rinse cycles, all without sacrificing cleaning performance.
Dryers have seen eco-friendly improvements as well. Moisture sensor technology in modern dryers can detect when clothes are dry, then automatically end the cycle, preventing over-drying and wasted energy. New dryer models come with better insulation and optimized airflow, which means lower gas or electricity consumption per load.
Some properties even opt for stacked washer/dryer setups to maximize efficiency in a small space. These space-saving units often share heating elements or other resources, further conserving energy while providing full washing and drying functionality in one footprint.
Crucially, all these efficiency gains don’t just help the planet; they help your bottom line. Upgrading from older laundry machines to high-efficiency models can significantly cut monthly utility expenses. Over time, those savings add up and can more than pay back the equipment investment.
Modern Payments, Cleaner Operations
Sustainability in laundry rooms isn’t only about saving water and energy—it’s also about how people interact with the machines. By moving from coins to card or app-based payments, you cut out the clutter of coin wrappers and paper slips while giving residents an easier way to pay.
Digital payment systems also come with added perks. Residents can track cycles, get alerts when machines are free, and skip the hassle of quarters. For you, it means fewer headaches with coin collection and less waste in day-to-day operations. It’s a simple switch that shows your property is modern, resident-focused, and committed to running a greener laundry room.
Partner with Coin-O-Matic for Eco-Friendly Laundry Solutions
Upgrading to greener laundry equipment is easier when you have the right partner. For more than 100 years, Coin-O-Matic has helped multi-housing communities across the Midwest cut costs and improve efficiency with smarter, eco-friendly laundry solutions.
We provide ENERGY STAR®-rated washers and dryers, along with modern payment systems that simplify life for residents and reduce waste. Our team has seen how sustainable laundry rooms can boost a property’s appeal, lower operating expenses, and impress tenants—and we bring that experience to every project.
As a locally based company in Alsip, IL, we serve apartment communities across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. That regional focus means we understand the regulations, rebate programs, and real-world challenges property managers face here in the Midwest. Whether you manage a small building or a large portfolio, we can build a plan that fits your goals and budget.
Let’s make your laundry room a feature that saves money, attracts tenants, and gives you and your residents a greener future.
