Three of Four Regions See Higher Coin Laundry Sales in September, Third Quarter

CHICAGO – Three of the four regions posted significant sales increases in September and in the third quarter, according to the results of the latest AmericanCoinOp.com StatShot survey.
Self-service laundry operators in the West reported September sales were up 10.0% compared to September 2011, and that their third-quarter sales were up 7.0% compared to the same period in 2011.

In the Midwest, September sales were up 8.2% from the previous September and third-quarter sales for this year were up 8.8% compared to July-September 2011.
September sales in the Northeast were up 5.0% from September 2011, while third-quarter sales were up 8.6% when compared to the same period one year earlier.
The South was the only region to post declines, based on the unscientific StatShot results. September 2012 sales were down 1.7% from the previous September, while third-quarter sales dropped 1.2% when compared to July-September 2011.

“My small area is picking up as I continue to innovate and find new ways to attract new customers, as well as keeping my current customers excited about the store,” says an operator in the West. “Listen to the customers, as without them, we have a nice Laundromat that is not used to (the) fullest.”
An operator from the South reports that three more competing stores have opened within a three-mile radius of his/her store within the last year.

AmericanCoinOp.com’s StatShot includes information on sales, wages, costs and other financial data based on anonymous survey information provided by industry owners and operators.
Audience members are invited to participate in the unscientific surveys, which are conducted online via a partner website. All self-service laundry operators are encouraged to participate, as a greater number of responses will help to better define industry trends.

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Finding the Right Parts for Your Laundry Equipment

The world of Laundry Parts can be difficult to navigate.  A lot of times parts are discontinued and replaced with new part numbers. It can also be hard to decide on whether to go with a Genuine OEM part versus a more affordable generic version.  It is important for business owners and technicians to have a resource to help with trouble shooting issues and questions about equipment or parts.  There are many factors to consider including which brand, which part, how much it will cost, and how long will it last until it has to be replaced again.

The major laundry equipment brands include:

American Dryer Corporation, Alliance, Cissell, Dexter, Frigidaire, Girbau, Greenwald, Huebsch, IPSO, Ram, Maytag, Primus, Speed Queen, Unimac, Wascomat, and Whirlpool.



Laundry Parts Market is the premiere online place to help you navigate the rocky waters and all of the brands involved.  If you know what is wrong with your machine and you are looking for the correct part number, you can find it easily by calling 888-217-2717 and/or emailing parts@laundrypartsmarket.com and providing them with the Model number and Serial number of your washer or dryer.

If your laundry equipment is malfunctioning and you are not sure what needs to be fixed or replaced, try taking advantage of Laundry Parts Market as an online resource before paying someone to take a look at it.  If you are a technician yourself, let Laundry Parts Market help you troubleshoot before spending money to go look at a job.  Anyone can find out what their issue is by describing the problem to a technical parts specialist via the Laundry Parts Market Forum or by calling 888-217-2717 and/or emailing parts@laundrypartsmarket.com.

Once you’ve been able to figure out what the RIGHT part is Laundry Parts Market will help you find the RIGHT price.  They can help you figure out if generic or genuine is the right choice for your business and the differences in value for the money you will spend.

Once you’ve got the part, you may need to find someone to install it for you.  Laundry Parts Market is currently looking to build their database of Laundry Service Technicians.  In order to grow as the ultimate laundry resource, they are looking to provide a directory based on location to provide customers a high quality referral when looking for a knowledgeable technician in their area to fix their machine.  This will also include free advertising opportunities and volume discounts for technicians who join.  If interested you can contact them at Directory@LaundryPartsMarket.com

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Dexter Stack Dryers

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If you own Dexter Commercial Laundry Equipment, below are some tips for preventative maintenance to keep your machines running like new:



Make sure all machine power is disconnected before making checks inside the machine.

DAILY

1. Check that the door remains securely locked during the entire cycle.
2. Clean the cabinet top around soap dispenser.
3. Clean the soap dispenser and soap lid and check that all dispenser mounting screws
are in place and tight.
4. Check the drain for leaking and proper draining.
5. Check the water connections for leaks.
6. Check door seal for foreign material.
7. Leave the loading door open to aerate the washer when not in use.

QUARTERLY

1. Check the drive belt for wear and proper tension.
2. Clean lint and other foreign material from around drive motor.
3. Remove water inlet hose filter screens and clean or replace as necessary .
4. Check all electrical components for moisture and wipe away any foreign debris.

ANNUALLY

1. Clean and remove lint and foreign debris from outside cover of VFD with a dry clean
rag or dry brush.
2. Inspect all wire connections especially at relays, terminal connections and circuit
boards for tightness.
3. Inspect and check tightness of mounting bolts that mount washer frames to floor.
After any service, be sure to reinstall all panels and safety screens before reconnecting power.

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