Laundromat

DON’T GO HERE! I somehow always manage to pick the dryer that doesn’t function — OH WAIT NONE OF THEM DO. I live a block away, making the location very convenient but unfortunately the machines consistently make it so inconvenient to do laundry here that I end up wanting to smash things and frolic around in smelly clothes. The older man who leers at customers make things awkward, and I’ve come back for my laundry so many times only to find that it’s still soaking wet after an hour and 5 quarters later. Today I asked for help after finding yet another load of laundry still damp and the attendant argued with me and told me it was my fault… that their machines don’t work. Also it smells like piss.

I don’t normally patronize laundromats, but my dryer broke today. I didn’t realize it until I had 2 wet loads and nowhere to dry them. This place is the closest to me, but I should have read the other reviews in advance.
Apparently they have a policy to not allow people to use the dryers without using the washers. The attendant very rudely told me this when I walked in with my laundry. I could kind of get that if the place was really crowded (want to make sure enough dryers for those using washers, etc.), but when I walked in at around 4:30 on a Sunday the place was fairly empty, and more than half the dryers were available.
I asked if there was any way they could make an exception, but was treated like a leper. Away I went with my wet laundry. Fortunately the (much better reviewed) laundromat up the street had no issues with my drying my clothes there. See my review posted of that experience as well for balance.
Between the rudeness of the employees and the filthy condition of the laundromat (plus lots of broken machines), I have no idea how this place is still in business.

This place is prettttttty horrible, a bunch of the washers and driers are broken and there are no signs or indication that the units are broken. It definitely sucks to lose over 3 dollars to a broken jumbo washer! Definitely don’t recommend this spot

Don’t go here. Three pairs of pants. Two came back with holes in the pockets, othes came back with no buttons. Very cheap though, so its got that going for it… Which is nice

I almost suspect Laudromat actually read its Unilocal reviews. Still too many broken washers at any given time, but I kind of feel sad now for the old man who I think is just old and more than just a little confused. He’s mostly harmless. The lady that I assume is his wife is surly but helpful.
Best of all, they finally posted their hours!
Not great, but I’ll still go because they’ve upped their game *slightly* and it’s super convenient.

I think the attendant at this laundromat is suffering from worsening dementia. He should not be left alone with customers. He wanders around incessantly washing the floor around you and practically under you with a filthy-​looking mop, even when you are the only customer in the place. When a guy today asked him for his $ 2 back when the machine he was using did not work, the attendant kept saying that the guy was cheap, that he should know better than to use the cheap machines and on and on and on. A year ago or so, he was friendly and chatty (almost too chatty). Now he is sullen and confused looking — both symptoms of dementia. I predict that something bad will happen if he is not watched. Stay away from this place!

My second time here. Should have stayed away from here after first time experience. The attendant is crazy. Don’t even try to ask him anything, let along have a conversation (more on him later)
They have a few older $ 1 washing machines. Of 5 available, only1 was functioning.
The new machines were «double load» supposedly, costs $ 1.25 a load. Its much faster but the capacity seems smaller than the old machines. There are about 25 machines but 4 were out of order.
As for the dryers, they were large capacity. But the only option was a dial L/​H. Not sure if it meant Low/​High heat or Low/​High tumble. No clear signs on how to use dryer or how long each quarter lasts.
This is second time I went there (its closest to my place). I usually just use the 1 washer and 1 dryer at my apartment since its more convenient, but if I’m doing multiple loads and don’t want to waste time, I go to a laundromat. The one on damen (Speed Laundry) is SO much better.
Now the worst part is guy who works (attends). My god. The guy is crazy. Certified crazy. The first time I went, he was rude to me about buying detergent because I forgot it. After asking him in different ways that I want detergent, he finally said he could sell me a small bottle for $ 10. Hmmm, No. So I had left and got it at jewel and came back. After starting load, I see him staring and walking around, shadow boxing or some horrible derivative in the aisles. Lonely or crazy, I don’t know.
This time, I had detergent and thought I wouldn’t have to deal with him. Alas, I needed 4 more quarters so I went up to him hesitantly and ask him to make change for my dollar.
He says rudely «why». I said for dryer. He says «you understand this is a washer dryer business». At this point, I’m already angry that I didn’t take enough change and had to talk to him. Wait, let me set up the place, there was only 1 other person there when I walked in. He saw me put 2 loads in different washers. And then he has nerve to ask me why I need quarters?
In an aggravated manner, I slowly say «I put clothes in your washer and need change to use the dryer». I wanted to use a explicative after that sentence. IN a disgruntled manner, he gives me 4 quarters for the dollar I give him.
There are no change machines in here. Washers aren’t repaired, instead, If it doesn’t work, it sits there like desolate homes (coin hardware taken out). Dryers are big, but not any options except H/​L.
Don’t bother asking guy any questions. He will give you crap, like you are encroaching in his bubble. I never wish a business to go out of business as I wish this one.
If, god forbid, you go here, take extra quarters, have detergent, fabric softener and realize that the guy will creepily look at you as if you are intruding. I don’t know how this place still exists in the neighborhood.

one star is too many. this place has nothing going for it, it smells, the machines are in disrepair, it’s dirty, do yourself a favor and avoid this place. you walk in and the first thing that hits you is how dark it is, then this rancid stench, sort of a mixture between really bad b.o. and locker room, i’ve been in laundromats before i know what they typically smell like, usually laundry detergent, but in this case not so much. then you get over to the washing machines, the price isn’t bad, but they don’t work well, well the ones that do work that is, half the place is out of order. then on to the dryer, where you can’t select the temperature, there’s no counter telling you much time you have left on the dry cycle, and they eat quarters, yay! do yourself a favor and avoid this place, if we’re lucky they’ll go out of business and someone who will actually keep the place functional and clean will buy it.

I present to you, fellow Unilocalsters: Large Capacity Washing machines + Dryers. Really big, necessarily so, because I put off doing laundry as long as possible and I have a lot of clothes.
A LOT may be my biggest understatement ever. I revise:
I have truckloads of clothes in a wide array of colors, that I don’t want bleached, turned pink, shredded, shrunk, stolen by my thieving fat@ss neighbors, etc… lucky for me, this place is close to home.
The owner/​attendant is super-​friendly, a Russian who will teach you to say things in Russian that may make you feel like a Bond Girl and/​or may get you into trouble at a bar for repeating.
I think that sounds like an adventure… esp. since Scot’s next door gives you a free box of Tide with each drink!
Just separate your colors beforehand and you will leave buzzed with clean clothes, dirty foreign phases and good times!