24-hour laundromats have been highly popular in many regions of the world, including Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. With the convenient and cost-effective service, it meets the essential needs of urban residents. The number of stores and their operating revenue have surpassed traditional dry cleaners. This model focuses on consumers using the equipment at the store and charges based on the machine type and service. It is a mature business with light labor and high turnover. Operators achieve revenue and profit growth by improving the machine turnover rate.
Pain Points
Most laundromats provide affordable service. Low-margin and high-turnover operations are common in the industry. Water and electricity expenses account for a large portion of costs. They account for 25%-30% of total revenue during a washing and drying cycle. In some regions, monthly average expenses even exceed store rent, which becomes a large operating cost. Therefore, the equipment energy consumption level directly determines the store’s profit and financial return period. Energy saving is the core competitiveness in the operation of laundromats.
With over 10 years in the industry, the Kingstar R&D team deeply understands the operating pain points in laundromats and integrates an energy-saving index into the entire product design. With technology innovation, the team members reduce energy consumption costs and increase profit efficiency for operators, helping them build advantages in the fierce market.
The energy-saving system of self-service washing is not a single equipment optimization, but the synergy of washers and dryers. High dehydration rate washers with energy-saving dryers can reduce the energy consumption at the source, achieving the cost reduction of the full process.
مزايا المنتج
Kingstar’s coin-operated washer uses an inner drum with a large diameter. While improving the loading capacity, it significantly increases the extraction G-force and dehydration efficiency. So, the moisture content of clothes significantly decreases. Low moisture content shortens the drying time and directly reduces the electricity and heat consumption during the drying process, which creates a virtuous cycle.
Kingstar’s self-service dryer is equipped with a smart cold and hot air circulation system. When the temperature inside the drum is at its maximum, it automatically stops the hot air supply. Instead, it restarts heating to avoid the energy waste caused by continuous heating. The outer drum uses professional thermal insulation materials. The door is equipped with double-layer hollow glass, which strengthens heat retention, prolongs the heat retention time, and further reduces the energy consumption. With the dehydration and dual energy saving advantages, maximizing the washer’s energy-saving performance.
Core Techniques
Unlike traditional industrial washers, which focus on washing volume and intensity, the self-service washing machine should adapt to the operating features, such as low profit margins, high turnover, and no staff. The idea of energy saving should be consistent throughout the entire R&D process. Meanwhile, the high frequency and 24-hour service have strict requirements for the equipment reliability and service life. Advanced components and techniques are essential for meeting this standard.
The inner drum is the core part of the washer. During high-speed rotation, its unbalanced centrifugal force continues to impact the main shaft and bearings, which causes bearing overheating, break down, deformation and cracking of the main shaft. This will even damage the shaft seal, causing water or oil leakage with severe shaking and noise, significantly shortening the equipment’s service life.
Kingstar uses a dynamic balance detection and correction method with high precision for the inner drum of each washer and belt pulleys. It reduces the vibration loss at the source and ensures the long-term stable operation of machines.
When selecting core components, Kingstar chooses the electrical components from international famous brands such as Schneider. High-quality components ensure the equipment’s durability and reduce the failure rate and maintenance cost, which reduces overall operating costs.
What’s more, Kingstar’s equipment supports coin payment, card payment, QR code payment, and a central payment center. It reduces smart upgrade costs and adapts to the unmanned operating needs.
Conclusion
From energy-saving techniques to durable structures, component quality to smart payment, Kingstar precisely meets the requirements of laundromats with its comprehensive product advantages. It helps operators reduce the energy consumption and maintenance costs and improve the efficiency. Therefore, operators can achieve higher profits and build sustainable commercial competitiveness in the industry with low margins.
Q&A
Q1: Can laundromats use domestic washers?
A1: No. The volume of a domestic washer is generally 8-10 kg. If the washing time is long, it will reduce the turnover rate. Kingstar has many types of self-service washers (12/20/25kg), which can be combined with each other. They meet the washing requirements of daily garments and large textiles. They also have high washing efficiency and can increase the turnover rate.
Q2: How often do laundromats clean washers?
A2: Normal laundromats take the following hygienic steps:
– Daily self-cleaning procedure: For commercial washers, laundromats can use the high-temperature empty-cycle washing mode (≥90℃) at night or clean the inner drum with disinfectants to kill bacteria and fungi.
– Periodic cleaning: Laundromats should dismantle filters, inlets, and sealing rings to remove the residual dirt monthly.
Q3: Can Kingstar’s washers use the other payment systems?
A3: Yes.
