A laundromat can look profitable on paper and still struggle if customers fight the controls or the equipment sits idle waiting on parts. The best washer is the one that matches your goals, your budget, and the service realities in your market. Brand recognition matters, but so do factory support, parts availability, and controls that customers can use without staff help. When those pieces line up, you reduce downtime, protect revenue, and build a store people return to.
How We Choose The Best Washer For Your Store
Start With Speed Queen As The Best Washer Benchmark
Speed Queen is what we lead with because it is the most recognizable name in the marketplace. The factory support is strong, parts are widely available, and most technicians already know how to work on them. Their controls are excellent, so customers can start cycles without staff help.
Confirm Your Goals Before We Talk Models
We treat the selection process like an interview. We ask what you want the store to be known for, what budget you need to hit, and what features matter most to you. From there, we narrow choices based on the customer experience you want and how you plan to maintain the equipment.
Key Takeaway: Start with goals, budget, and serviceability so your equipment choice supports the business you are building.
Equipment That Impact Revenue And Customer Experience
High-Extract Soft Mount Options: Continental Girbau
Continental Girbau offers a soft-mount washer with a high 450G extract and a large touchscreen display. That extract removes a lot of moisture, which helps your dryers run “hotter” because they have less moisture to remove. Customers also tend to learn the touchscreen quickly.
Value And Momentum: Fagor In The U.S. Market
Fagor is a Spanish-made machine that is newer in the United States but is gaining ground quickly. It has a strong price point, a touchscreen, and a 200G extract. We have installed these machines in new stores, and owners like the value and performance. Its touchscreen sits a step behind the leaders, and customers still find it straightforward to use.
Need help narrowing your options based on goals, budget, and real store feedback? Contact RJ Kool for a free consultation, and we will walk you through the next steps.
Support, Parts, And Payment System Fit
Parts Availability And Service Access
We talk openly about parts cost, how quickly you can get them, and how easily you can find qualified people to work on the machines. This is one reason recognizable lines with strong factory support remain dependable choices. If you cannot keep a machine running, the lineup does not help you.
Integration With Payment Systems And Store Walk-Throughs
We discuss how the washers will integrate into your payment system and what the control experience feels like for real customers. We also take you to existing stores so you can put your hands on the machines, compare the displays, and see how each option performs in a live environment.
Pro Tip: Before you buy, visit an operating store with your short list and walk through the customer steps on each control panel.
Choosing the Right Washer With Confidence
When we do our job properly, you leave the decision process educated, confident, and aligned with the equipment that fits your business plan. Schedule a consultation with RJ Kool for a guided selection process backed by hands-on store visits and straightforward recommendations, and let us help you choose the best washer.
