The right washer size for a laundry business depends on more than capacity alone. It affects how fast laundry turns around, how much space is used, and whether the system can keep up with daily demand.
When we work with clients, we look at laundry volume, staffing, and turnaround needs. Each factor matters because choosing the wrong washer size can waste money, slow operations, or create problems with equipment fit.
What Size Washer Does Your Business Need?
How Much Laundry Do You Handle Daily?
Before we can size a washer properly, we start by looking at your laundry volume. Are you a hotel, nursing home, correctional facility, or for-profit laundry? Each one has different needs.
Ask yourself:
- How many pounds of laundry are washed per day?
- How many hours a day will the laundry room operate?
- How many days per week will it run?
For example, a hotel may need laundry done seven days a week, but only wants to run the laundry room five hours a day. That affects how much laundry needs to be washed in a short time, which then affects the washer size.
Do You Have Enough Staff to Run It?
You can buy large-capacity washers, but that won’t help if there aren’t enough people to load, unload, fold, and move items quickly.
Key Takeaway: More machines only help if you have enough trained staff to keep them running. Otherwise, they sit unused and waste space and money.
What is Your Turnaround Time?
Some facilities have extra sets of linens or towels. That gives them time to spread laundry over the week. Others need fast turnaround, which means they can’t wait.
Think about how many sets of items you have on hand:
- One in use
- One in storage
- One in the washer
- One spare, just in case
If you don’t have that kind of backup, you’ll need bigger washers or more of them to meet the demand. We help you calculate this during the planning stage.
Pro Tip: Want to run your laundry five days a week but keep up with seven days of work? You’ll need enough reserve stock and larger machines to make it happen.
How Much Space Do You Have?
The washer size is also about the room size. We work with architects during the planning stage to make sure the space fits the equipment. If you’re remodeling or adding washers later, we’ll check if upgrades are possible.
In many cases, we can replace a smaller 60 lb washer with an 80 lb washer if there’s space. We handle those trade-ins often.
Need expert help with washer size? Contact RJ Kool for a free consultation. We’ll help you design a system that meets your current needs and future growth plans.
What If Your Business Grows?
We always ask clients to think about the future. What if your laundry needs to double in two years? Can your system grow with you?
If we’re part of the planning team, we can help:
- Add space for more washers later
- Leave room for upgraded machines
- Set up power and water lines to support future equipment
That way, you don’t outgrow your setup too soon. We’ve helped many clients scale their laundry systems the right way.
Key Takeaway: Work with your laundry vendor early in the design process. It’s the best way to plan for future growth without costly changes later.
In Summary
Choosing the right washer size for your laundry business means looking at more than just machine specs. You need to consider your daily volume, staff levels, turnaround times, and room size. We help businesses plan smart systems that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals.
Contact RJ Kool today for a free quote or consultation. We’ll guide you through the process and help you find the washer setup that fits your business best.
