Commercial Grade Washers/Dryers for Co-op Building

Hi All, I’m curious if anyone has had to look in to buying commercial grade washers and dryers for a multi-unit building. The woman researching this for our building says that representatives at stores and companies, such as Whirlpool, say they’ve never heard of such a thing. Clearly standard washers aren’t going to hold up. Does anyone have any information on this? Thanks!

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gopherblue | 11 years and 6 months ago

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We are a 10-unit, 100% owner-occupied Co-op that is self-managed. We are looking at replacing our current out-sourced laundryroom vendor (CoinMach). The preference is to buy our own commercial washer/dryers. We would be buying two stackable washer/dryer units. I have a couple questions: 1\. We presently have Speed Queen. Should we stick with those or look at Maytag or Whirlpool commercial machines? 2\. Do we need to buy a service contract or maintenance contract? 3\. What opinions/advice to you have about whether we make the machines free to use? Or should we make them coin-op, but for a very tiny cost (.25 or .50)? Obviously, there is the concern that if they are free they will be over-used, but most of the residents think this is unlikely. The advantage to a tiny charge per use is that the money will partially or fully offset any needed service calls. Thoughts? Thanks!

Guest User | 11 years and 6 months ago

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NewOwner | 11 years and 6 months ago

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I got a Fridgidaire washer and dryer, both coin-operated, from PC Richards.

repairstuff | 11 years and 6 months ago

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Thanks, everyone. The thing is, I’m not sure we need something as serious as Speed Queen. Our current Sears brand washers say “commercial quality” on them, but look like your standard washer/dryer. Not coin operated or industrial or anything. Do you know if we should have something more serious for eight units?

dorkofwindsor | 11 years and 6 months ago

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I think Alliance Laundry Systems handles sales for Speed Queen – the kind you find in laundromats.

Arkady | 11 years and 6 months ago

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www.metropolitanmachinery.com www.HKLaundry.com www.maytagcommerciallaundry.com I have always used Maytag machines for my buildings.

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We brought our machines from GoldCoin. They are commercial grade Whirlpools that are coin-operated.