what is the best washing machines

[marko]

i am opening a place in ct. i am not sure which company washing machines should i use? which one wilol last me the longest? the is my first store and i am young so it would be a big help if s/b gave me tips!

[laschmove]

We're Maytag wall to wall.

Mostly the old school top loaders and single load stack dryers. According to Kitty these means we are dilapidated but it works for us. We alo have the big Maytag stuff. 35 lb washers, double load dryers...

It is EASY to work on w/ front access to almost everything, price chasnges are easy since they are the programable ones, and the tech guys at our distributor are awesome (Best Wash out of Houston)...

We don't even have that many problems anyway, it's mostly mionor stuff, and this equipment all has 7+ years on it. We've done a few tub seals lately, that's about the worst...

This does not apply to the Neptunes. We don't have any, but I haven't heard positive things about the Neptune washers. This includes home and commercial.

[Outlaw]

Do yourself a favor and call Yankee Equipment Systems in Barrington, NH. They are a Speed Queen and Milnor distributor and a top notch outfit.

[quartercounter]

Never read anywhere where kity says anything about stores beig dilapidated, but she makes great points with staying ahead of competitors and new business.

I am in the process of retooling my store because I am going to be one of the stores that stays in the game and bring a better laundry to my market.

Lasmove If you have the old style home maytag laundry center hasn't your equipment been in the game long enough? Why have such old models in your store? Wouldn't it be good to upgrade? Section 179 is still in force its a great time to do it

[laschmove]

The machines work very well, rarely go down, the small dryers save us gas because of our large w/d/f volume. Section 179 is great, but it's still a 75k outlay when it is completely unnecessary. Our customers aren't going across town because someone has fancy new stuff.

[Boxer]

this is where I am uncertain. Customers are so fickle you never no what they want. If a large store comes in and markets well they may come in and take the market share you may never know until it is too late You must always stay on top of your game and stay a few steps a head of any one thinkings process so they do not think they think they can get one on over on you.

[pete f]

We're Maytag wall to wall.

Mostly the old school top loaders and single load stack dryers. According to Kitty these means we are dilapidated but it works for us. We alo have the big Maytag stuff. 35 lb washers, double load dryers...
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7 year old equipment is not to bad. These small dryers are built for a certain market, yours may be one of them. One thing is certain, it is not comercial grade modern laundry. If your area has changed over 7 years, maybe you should also. If the 35# is getting alot of use, it is a sign you may be ready for real commercial grade dryers and more big washers. If you have a large w/d/f I would guess you are not saving money with small dryers, you are spending more. Change is good, in your store, in your pocket.

[laschmove]

I don't remeber the exact numbers off the top of my head, but we burn fewer btu's per hour using two small dryers as opposed to putting two loads in a big one. Something like 55k as opposed to 90somethingk. The clothes also come out less wrinkled out of the small ones since it is so easy to just keep piling crap into the big ones. Before you know it, it's overfilled, takes forever to dry, and the clothes come out wrinkled because they couldn't tumble.

Nearest laundromat to us is about 8 miles. The neighboorhood we are in is almost completely college kids, professors, young professionals, singles.

[fishmanz]

I too am using Yankee out of NH. Speedqueen looks good to me.

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[The wizard]

Call around and go look at some other locations. Depending on your skill level some machines are very complicated to service. Parts now a source who can give quality parts at discounted prices. Service deal with a distributor local if possible. Be able to knock on the their door if things do not work right. Warranty have them spell it out exactly labor if any, parts exactly what and how long. Do not rely on the advertizement Warranty! There is always fine print. Installation you will be working on these. Access is a must. I have had to move machines just to replace a belt. Belt $10.00 labor $200.00 priceless.! Think long term. Now the washer

The best I feel in some ways is the wascomat. Main bearing very reliable and drum can be removed. The bearing is a true pressed fit. All controls are color coded and mostly quick connect. One issue the motor sits under machine possible water leak problem. The 40 looks a 50.

Speed queen , slip fit bearings shaft must do in place must have room behind. Do not have good longevity. New control solid state is a improvement.

Milnor. Older 55 lb is excellent but expensive. Bearings last almost forever. Expensive parts but are reliable. However, they are coming out with a cheaper version made I believe in China. Was at the clean show last year. Looks cramped still unproven and I have not seen any on the street. I here production problems.

Maytag ie whirlpool
They are suffering reliability issues more then they lead on. They have completely redesigned the Neptune. Keep plenty of boots on hand and motor controls and motors which seem to go when all the water leaks from the boots from the older style.

The front loads are made by primus and I do not like. Look for parts sources and cost before you go here.