{"id":72,"date":"2022-09-04T20:05:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T20:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2022-09-11T15:31:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T15:31:56","slug":"washing-machine-vs-laundromat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/washing-machine-vs-laundromat\/","title":{"rendered":"Washing Machine vs. Laundromat (Which One Should You Use?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not everyone has a washer and dryer at home and if there\u2019s a laundromat close, then there\u2019s not really an urgent need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can wash your clothes just fine and it\u2019s inexpensive \u2013 but is it really cheaper than owning your own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re actually paying significantly more if you decide to do your clothes at the laundromat. Between the washer, dryer, transportation, and your detergent, it averages around 5.25 for one load and an additional $4.25 per extra load.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg, however, so let\u2019s take a closer look at the \u2018washing machine vs laundromat\u2019 conundrum and paint you a clearer picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find out why even a used washer is really going to be your best bet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost Per Load<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Costs will vary a bit, depending on the laundromat, but on average you\u2019re looking at around $2 for washing one load of clothes and another $2.00 to dry it (unless, of course, that dryer is getting old and you need to shell out more to dry everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Unless you\u2019re walking distance from the laundromat, you\u2019ll also spend at least $1 in gas<\/a> and we hope that you\u2019ve brought a book \u2013 you\u2019ll be stuck there for a while, after all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this can work for a little while, you\u2019re spending a lot of time and money per load, especially when you compare to a washer at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you use your washer at home, you\u2019ll be spending about $1.40 per load, and that\u2019s .25 cents for the detergent, .29 cents electric, .35 cents for 20 gallons of water, and around .50 cents in electricity for your drying cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in that you can do what you like at home (and some of us work from home) and already we\u2019ve got a huge advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are doing just one load at home, once every Sunday, then in the 52 weeks that it takes to reach a year you\u2019re spending $273 at the laundromat and only around $73 at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water usage is kind of a gray area, but you\u2019ll typically spend more at the laundromat. It depends on the laundromat, but smart owners will take a twofold approach to water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, they will invest in units that use less water, and secondly, they\u2019ll charge a small amount more for their water than what you\u2019d pay at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the laundromat is particularly stingy about water, this might result in having to run a load a second time, and that can add to your costs as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, you can get washers that will utilize low water consumption, but that will cost you a little extra, but if you do then you will definitely use less water and pay less for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The time factor is another thing to consider. Travel<\/a> time to and from the laundromat usually averages about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic at the time that you usually go, and depending on the day you select, the laundromat might be busy and this can add more time to your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On an ideal day when you have the laundromat to yourself, the time is actually one of the places where you\u2019ll have a \u2018tie\u2019 or even a slight lead at the laundromat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laundry takes anywhere from 32 to 38 minutes to wash, on average and laundromats often have in industrial \u2018Big Bertha\u2019 type dryers that can dry 3-4 loads in about half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, you can\u2019t get a lot done other than your laundry at the laundromat, unless you bring a laptop that allows you more options while you are stuck there, and most prefer to spend that time at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Verdict: Washing at home saves you time and money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you need to make an initial investment to buy at least a washer (if you can hang laundry outside) or a little more for a washer and dryer combo, it\u2019s definitely the best solution for your time and for your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this \u2013 washing machines have an average service life of 10 to 13 years and if you buy a used, 5-year-old washer, you can typically get it at half of the price or even less than it is when you buy it new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider that just doing one load every weekend comes to around $273 and a used $350-500 washer is still a winning strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The numbers don\u2019t lie \u2013 that laundromat seems cheap, but it costs a lot more than most people think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It\u2019s best to invest in a new or used washer so that you can take back your time and bank those savings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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