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The Village Laundromat Installs
Not only is laundry a drag to do, but it’s a tremendous waste of both water and energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average washing machine uses between 35-40 gallons of water per load. The only way to do your laundry in a more energy efficient manner is to, well, not do it at all, or perhaps pay a visit to the newly improved Randolph Village Laundromat. In response to the rising cost of propane, among other factors, the local laundromat has replaced three, 35-lb. washing machines with four new Maytag 40-lb. high efficiency machines. The new washers are much more efficient, using only 15 gallons of water per wash, less than half of what the older machines used. The laundromat was purchased by Chandler Music Hall a few years ago, but operates as a separate entity and has its own board of directors. Customers are now able to wash big comforters and rugs in the large washers, and dry them in the latest 50-lb. dryer, which uses 45% less gas than the previous model. Other additions to the business include a state-of-the-art hot water heater that operates at 95% efficiency, and a new furnace. Five new double load dryers add to the updated look of the building, and customer response seems to be very positive. Gene Woodward, manager of the laundromat, was more than enthusiastic about the change, commenting that the modifications make the business much more environmentally friendly. Despite the costs of the appliances, the price for a wash and dry will remain the same. The board hopes the savings on water and propane will pay for the machine expenses. In addition to the washers and dryers, customers can now use one-dollar coins for their laundry from the newly installed coin machine. In the near future, late night launderers may even be able to wash their dirty socks at all hours of the night, since the Village Laundromat is considering becoming a 24-hour facility. ____________ |
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