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Old 01-12-2012, 08:46 AM   #1
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Our washing machine broke a couple days ago and I had to take some clothes to the Laundromat. Wow, I didn't realize how much it cost to use those machines now. And also the dryers. I think the last time I had to do this it was like 50 cents a load to wash and 30 cents would dry your clothes. I hope my washer can be fixed! The repair guy comes tomorrow.
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:54 AM   #2
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It's crazy, I know. My husband travels a lot for work and when he's on the road he does his laundry at a laundromat. For him to do just a couple loads it can end up costing as much as $7 or $8. I hope you get your washer fixed!
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:59 AM   #3
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I don't remember when it was 50 cents to wash anything at the laundromat. Heck I go in and wash our bedding and it's outrageous. I usually use the front loaders and they range from $5 to $8. Good luck with the repair.
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Old 01-13-2012, 12:42 PM   #4
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I used to hate living in this one complex that had a laundry room but you still had to pay for it, atop the normal extras that came with a gated community you would think it was free. Every week that passed I could not wait to get out of there.
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I use to have to go to a laundry mat when I was renting because of no washer/dryer hook ups. I got so sick of looking and scrambling for quarters all the time! I think there are dollar changers now, but yes, it was not cheap! I swore I would never live in another place without a washer and dryer in the house!
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Old 01-15-2012, 05:17 AM   #6
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I feel for you DonnaLee. I had to do that very same thing a few months ago. Ugh! It was costly and I hated it. I had several loads that had to be done at the time plus dried. I think it ended up costing me almost $15 by the time I was done.
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:40 PM   #7
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Yep, it is definitely more cost effective to just buy your own washer and dryer if you can. It will pay for itself within a year! I remember the days of spending $2 a pop to do laundry...never again!
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We had to go to a laundromat for a few months while our home and laundry area were going through a major remodeling job. I was in sticker shock over paying over $20 to do towels, sheets, shirts, clothes and socks. Needless to say, I love my new laundry room.
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Old 02-29-2012, 01:41 PM   #9
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I worked at a laundromat about 10 years ago. At that time, it cost $1.25 for a wash and $1.00 for an hour drying time. I have no idea what it currently is.
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I think the last time I went (maybe two years ago) it cost me about $12 to wash and dry two loads. I got my washer repaired in a hurry after I realized how much it would cost me to keep up with the laundry!
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