Selecting the Right Dexter Commercial Washers for Laundromats

Choosing commercial washing machines for your laundry business is an investment, requiring careful comparisons of features, sizes, and functionality to find the right fit. While most laundromat owners can feel confident choosing the Dexter Laundry brand, considered one of the most reliable on the market, you still need to consider which models are best for your business. Let the experts at Western State Design help clarify what to look for a how to choose the right commercial washers for your laundromat.

Dexter's Washing Machine Features for Laundry Businesses

When selecting card- or coin-operated washing machines for your laundromat, look for a brand with a reputation for durability, robust features, and technology that will help your operations run smoothly. We detail each of these factors to help you find the right washing machines for your laundry business:

Reliable Construction

A laundromat's coin-operated laundry machines should last for 10 years, or more, depending on their usage and maintenance. Remember that heavy-duty construction shouldn't refer only to interior parts, but to the appearance as well. These machines should feature smooth, non-porous stainless steel exteriors that are easy to wipe down and sanitize. Commercial washers constructed properly from the inside out make it easier for laundromat owners to maintain a clean and hygienic environment and avoid premature machine wear.

All Dexter commercial washers for laundromats feature:

  • Polished chrome doors and stainless steel tops, front, and side panels for a sleek, professional appearance
  • AISI 304 stainless steel, known for its strength and resistance to rust and corrosion, for increased lifespan
  • Welded steel components and industrial bearings in cast iron housings

By investing in Dexter card- and coin-operated washing machines, you're investing in a long-term laundry solution designed with lasting performance and reliability in mind.

Washer Technology and Functionality

Today's commercial washers offer technological features designed to improve business operations. While most laundromat owners look for wash-performance technology, they should also consider equipment with built-in management programs for cost savings and revenue opportunities. Selecting outdated washers can impact customer satisfaction and your upsell capacilities.

Dexter's commercial washers are equipped with DexterLive's advanced management, which enables laundromat owners to:

  • Control laundromat operations from anywhere, at any time, through a user-friendly web app
  • Get real-time and historical usage reports
  • Analyze washer performance, identify peak usage times, and optimze wash cycle settings to maximize efficiency and keep customers satisfied
  • Adjust wash cycle optinos, change pricing, reboot the control, or take a machine out of service remotely.
  • Respond to customer needs and market fluctuations in real time and increase your revenue potential

Mobile Monitoring and Payment Apps

In today's digital world, convenience is king. Laundromat customers expect user-friendly experiences, and machines with flexible payment options deliver. As you evaluate coin-operated washing machines for your laundromat, consider how washers with mobile pay options can expand your business. Commercial washer mobile apps eliminate the need for customers to carry cash or wait for change, and anyone can conveniently initiate wash cycles and monitor their laundry status remotely.

The DexterPay mobile app streamlines payments, boosts convenience, and increases customer loyalty by:

  • Reducing coin handling and cash management
  • Streamlining laundromat operations
  • Offering loyalty programs that attract new customers and retain current customers

Affordable Laundry Solutions

When considering a washing machine budget for your laundry business, you'll want to think beyond the initial investment to preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep. Selecting the right supplier for your laundromat's commercial washers, dryers, and equipment is essential.

  • Western State Design's services include sales support and contracted maintenance to keep your machines performing, reducing costly downtime and unexpected repairs.
  • Dexter Laundry offers various options for financing your equipment, as well as periodic special promotions to help laundromat operators purchase its commercial machines.

Dexter Standard vs. Express Commercial Washers

While Dexter's features and benefits may have helped you land on a commercial laundry brand, you'll still need to determine which model is right for your laundromat. Dexter offers standard and express washers, each with features that customers and business owners will appreciate.

Features of Standard (Non-Express) Dexter Commercial Washers

  • A sump-less outer tub, which minimizes wasted water with every wash
  • The powerful 100-G force final spin removes more water from laundry compared to 2-speed washers, reducing drying time in your dryers and allowing you to serve more customers
  • Dexter's innovative variable frequency drive lowers noise levels during operation, improves overall machine performance, and contributes to lower electrical usage
  • Select models offer a choice of C-Series and X-Series controls
  • DexterPay and DexterLive functions

Features of Express (High-Extract) Dexter Commercial Washers

  • The 200-G-force extraction speed removes even more water during the wash cycle, further reducing drying time
  • High-extract performance reduces dry times and energy use, resulting in lower utility costs and greater throughput increasing ROI (and less waiting time for customers)
  • Select models offer a choice of C-Series and X-Series controls
  • DexterPay and DexterLive functions

Compare Dexter C-Series vs. X-Series Controls

Dexter offers commercial washing machines for laundromats with X-Series and C-Series washer controls. Though both controls were designed with multilingual support and DexterLive and DexterPay functionality, they do have differences worth considering.

C-Series commercial washer controls feature:

  • Straightforward, button-based interface
  • Standard programming operations
  • PLUS cycles and temperature-based pricing
  • Adjustable spin speeds

X-Series commercial washer controls offer:

  • Full-color touchscreen interface
  • Personalized wash capabilities and upsell opportunities
  • Programmable cycles and water levels
  • Enhanced DexerLive programming flexibility
  • Leak detection

Selecting Laundromat Washer Sizes

While your preferences for the operation and controls are a good start, you must also decide the optimal laundromat washer sizes for your business.

Both standard and express models come in six capacities each. Standard Dexter washers are available from 20-lb. to 120-lb. capacities, ideal for any small or large laundromat. Dexter's express models provide more incremental capacities, up to a 90-lb. model.

To determine the right washer capacity for your business, consider:

  • Target clientele and their preferences
  • Competition and the area's offerings
  • Facility layout
  • Anticipated laundry volume

As space is always an issue in a laundromat, Dexter stack washers-dryers offer high-performance equipment in a smaller footprint.

Serving a diverse customer base—from individuals to families—and meeting patrons' needs to process bulky bedding and other items requires careful planning. Ask a Western State Design Laundry Specialist for helping choosing the optimal equipment mix for your business needs.

Commercial Dryers for Laundromats

Complete your laundromat setup with Dexter dryers. These machines offer the performance and reliability the brand's washers are known for, anbd they come with DexterLive and DexterPay to improve your operations from wash to dry.

Ready to explore washers for opening or upgrading a laundromat? Western State Desigbn supplies top-rated Dexter commercial washers to vended laundry businesses throughout California and other western states. Contact a WSD Vended Laundry Specialist today for pricing and to learn more about Dexter's complete lineup of commercial laundry equipment, plus financing solutions.

 

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