Exposing the Hidden Costs of Laundromat Equipment! Vendors HATE This!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

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  • @MarvinMerino-l8d
    @MarvinMerino-l8d Місяць тому +2

    Where’s Danny’s comment?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому +3

      He commented using a few of his spam accounts. But he never comments under his youtube main channel name. Weird huh?

    • @timothybracken1728
      @timothybracken1728 26 днів тому +1

      you mean danny the free laundromat guy? hes a scam

    • @justinvestclaudio
      @justinvestclaudio 17 днів тому

      I loved that you pinned this comment.

  • @splashemoutlaundromat
    @splashemoutlaundromat Місяць тому +10

    Hands down Keenan this is the absolute best Laundroworks video out here! Very informative. It looks like we made the right decision going with Laundroworks as well. Thanks for the video and Laundroworks should pay you for the promotion!!

  • @iriquoispliskin7185
    @iriquoispliskin7185 Місяць тому +4

    I love the chaos in this video.
    "If you have a mayt" and you just skip to the next bit, killed me.

  • @James_Snell
    @James_Snell Місяць тому +7

    The more that people share prices, information, etc., the better off the operators will be across the country. I’m currently working with Danny on my 1st store and have to say your channel is by far the most informative when it comes to fixing machines, and just the actual day to day operations… The shit I actually need to know. Thanks for putting out good content and not just quarter counting videos like others do.

  • @jstoney6471
    @jstoney6471 Місяць тому +4

    Congrats on 100K Subscribers!

  • @popsco2000
    @popsco2000 Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic ! Answered every question I had, thank you !

  • @coastdweller69
    @coastdweller69 Місяць тому +1

    really cool to see you moving into the digital operation just as you said you would

  • @Bum-e2k
    @Bum-e2k Місяць тому +2

    I am screaming at the way he is handling the spare cards. He didn’t ground himself then not holding the on the edges. Hope he didn’t ruin them.

  • @robbiecrosbie1570
    @robbiecrosbie1570 Місяць тому +5

    Congrats with the 100k. When I joined you had about 1k subscribers. Have they sent you your Plaque yet

  • @EricYoung-b4w
    @EricYoung-b4w Місяць тому +1

    Super happy for you Keenan! I hope this increase your foot traffic.

  • @freeetosaywhatilike7473
    @freeetosaywhatilike7473 Місяць тому +2

    Yup keep the cost low by .01 cent yes,they will come across town to your place . We go over all prices on all stuff need to run a laundry business you have to check around including the internet for lowest cost .To bad about the other companies try to sell hight prices I hope all other laundry business see this and wow what he did for a lower cost on things for laundry business!

  • @DanT271
    @DanT271 Місяць тому +2

    Just subbed congratulations on 100k!

  • @paddydoherty2556
    @paddydoherty2556 Місяць тому +1

    I’m loving these videos keenan

  • @heresmytwocentsworth
    @heresmytwocentsworth Місяць тому +1

    LOL... love watching content

  • @arthurk192
    @arthurk192 Місяць тому

    Hands down the best system out there.

  • @lorenpotter868
    @lorenpotter868 Місяць тому +2

    Pay range does not need internet. Uses the users Bluetooth and their network connection.
    Went with laundryboss to maintain hybrid

  • @sebastiannielsen
    @sebastiannielsen Місяць тому +3

    I would recommend doing it yourself instead. Buy TCP/IP readers from avea, and as long as the laundry machines and dryers can accept a "dry contact closure" as means of payment, then you just hook it up to a web server that handles the refilling and debiting of cards. Setting up a kiosk for refilling and dispensing the card is as easy, and a advantage is also the card only needs to be tapped once to refill it, as the value is stored in server and not on card.

  • @zackpluv7784
    @zackpluv7784 Місяць тому +1

    Well explained and truly informative.

  • @Ice.water.laundromats
    @Ice.water.laundromats Місяць тому

    This is a great video for laundroworks!
    You did a great remodel on that mat. I remember the earlier videos. I think the card will definitely sweep the industry over the next ten years. Float can be awesome, when I priced on the 9s, I made about $1k a month. I got a lot of questions and complaints from customers and switched to quarter pricing, dropped float significantly, but still a nice little chunk of change. Get the APP, I'm pushing it to reduce card usage. Plus ALL user are registered.

  • @LeBronDaveDavidson
    @LeBronDaveDavidson Місяць тому +1

    Interesting. Congrats on 100k

  • @andyviking3155
    @andyviking3155 Місяць тому +3

    I think prices vary by location. My dealer is charging me $290 per reader and $8400 for the VAC unit.

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      Unless that price is with install then that would make sense. I just ordered two more readers for 240 each.

    • @andyviking3155
      @andyviking3155 Місяць тому

      @ you made a good point about getting prices from different dealers. That’s the quote I got from my SQ dealer. I will check with my Dexter and Huesbch dealer.

  • @RainBoKatchr
    @RainBoKatchr Місяць тому +1

    Is it really worth it to tech everything out to that degree? What about just having an ATM and a change machine?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому +1

      Yea, quarters are huge pain in busy laundromats. Especially when you own multiple locations. Helps with book keeping also.

  • @Vatchg
    @Vatchg 18 днів тому

    They got bought by Cents… good luck

  • @jinsong6940
    @jinsong6940 5 днів тому +1

    Did you charge for your cards to your customers when you first changed over? I'm wondering if I should make the cards free for a limited time.

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  5 днів тому

      I charge what I pay for cards. No complaints. You would be better off doing a double your money weekend. Or add 4 dollars for if folks load with $20 bills. Will add more float. Have to come back.
      But I would charge for card.

  • @BuccarooRanch
    @BuccarooRanch Місяць тому +2

    I think its nuts to pay the 8K when you could build a Keyos yourself if you have the tech skills.

    • @kobartlett
      @kobartlett Місяць тому

      It’s not always the skill. It can also be the time

  • @apctech1
    @apctech1 Місяць тому +1

    i see the disconncted smoke alarm on the wall when you going to replace it

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      It was taken. I seem to lose that and toilet seats. At that location. Happens so offen we just get use to seeing it.

    • @apctech1
      @apctech1 Місяць тому

      @@FollowingKeenan do you lock them in with the locking pin that comes with them around here if the inspector did his surprise visit and they love to do it we get fined for it i hope you haven gotten fined over it other trick is to put a cage over it that helps

  • @ps2killer1
    @ps2killer1 Місяць тому +1

    you want to know something funny, some one with a "flipper zero" can get free wash / dry!

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      I tried using one to do it. Zero luck. It can't get past the card encryption.
      If someone did figure a way. Always someone trying to rip off little guy. Sometimes stuff only keeps honest people honest. Like locks on a car!

    • @ps2killer1
      @ps2killer1 Місяць тому

      @@FollowingKeenan not really the card encryption, it a failsafe mode where the sever aka the main box can kill it if that is not a paid for card!

  • @thehillbirds
    @thehillbirds Місяць тому

    Do you think you'd build your own kiosk next time? That would be awesome to save $$ if it's possible

  • @georgeoh5361
    @georgeoh5361 Місяць тому +1

    Which dealer did you buy it from to get those prices?

  • @ksm300
    @ksm300 Місяць тому +1

    When do you plan to implement this system in your other laundromat location.

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      I just order new washers and laundroworks from laundromat 2. Should have in 2 months February. 3rd location I'll do after that place is done.

  • @scottminier8163
    @scottminier8163 Місяць тому +1

    If a customer wants to pay for their WDF with #Laundroworks, is there a counter version of Laundroworks' reader?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      Not yet, but i would think it in the works. I know you can use laundroworks readers to do laundry lockers for drop off.

    • @jackconnelly1365
      @jackconnelly1365 Місяць тому

      There is a counter version!

  • @jddinehart
    @jddinehart Місяць тому +1

    Did you look at any other card systems before you pulled the trigger?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому +1

      I did, Fascard, Payrange, Speed queen kiosk, and Spider wash.

  • @keithkrzanowski7401
    @keithkrzanowski7401 Місяць тому +1

    Why did you choose Laundry Works over Speed Queens Insight?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому +1

      Cost Speed Queen insights is very pricey. They charge like $6,000 a year just for subscribing fee. Laundroworks tech fee is $ 480.
      You know is got issues when your Speed Queen distributor won't sell it.

    • @scottminier8163
      @scottminier8163 Місяць тому

      #Alliance will love that last part. LOL​@@FollowingKeenan

  • @dlongy7478
    @dlongy7478 Місяць тому +1

    Do you need to buy a firewall for your network to utilize this and accept credit cards? Without it, I would think you're violating PCI-DSS compliance. Just a heads up.

  • @joegino2423
    @joegino2423 19 днів тому +1

    are you making more money with card readers on machines ???

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  19 днів тому

      Yes, one factor is full cycle dry. Lower my dry time to 3 minutes a quarter. No complaints either, folks love it. There other ways.

  • @eprofessio
    @eprofessio Місяць тому +1

    What’s wrong with cash?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      Nothing, it can also take cash. Just have the added feature for convenience of card. Only 5 percent use it at moment.

    • @eprofessio
      @eprofessio Місяць тому

      @ only 5% of your customers use the digital payment system?

  • @kdawg9404
    @kdawg9404 16 днів тому

    Hey Keenan I will be starting a laundry mat from scratch. Im in Ohio can I buy you lunch one of these days and pick your brain ?

  • @gman83090
    @gman83090 Місяць тому

    I've see laundries use nayax card readers

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      Yea, i don't like the idea of using a credit card each machine. With laundroworks I'm still getting cash.

  • @rameelc2957
    @rameelc2957 Місяць тому

    The laundromat I go to has those exact same machines and I just pay through the app. And it takes quarters if you want to pay with cash. Why would you spend so much money for an outdated system?

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому

      Speed queen app cost 3 times this. Plus you have to pay huge usage fee a year.

    • @rameelc2957
      @rameelc2957 Місяць тому

      @@FollowingKeenanbut this is so outdated. I’m not sure you realize that kiosk is extremely overpriced. On top of that those cards get lost and there’s no way to get the money you had on it back. You don’t have that problem on the app and it lets you earn points and you could get a refund directly to it. I think you should’ve tried negotiating better terms. Maybe it’s because I used the app it seems that way to me but if I’m being honest I would not visit your laundromat.

  • @zackpluv7784
    @zackpluv7784 Місяць тому +2

    I think that was the name of that province.

  • @sircampbell1249
    @sircampbell1249 Місяць тому +1

    $8,000.00 for $500.00 equipment that good marketup

    • @rameelc2957
      @rameelc2957 Місяць тому +2

      Right 😂 I was thinking the same thing. This guy talked about being a savy businessman but really got ripped off with that kiosk.

    • @FollowingKeenan
      @FollowingKeenan  Місяць тому +1

      If I dont have the time to try and start from nothing. See now that I have one I can make my own. So the way I look at it. I paid them to teach me. Like any other education.

    • @rameelc2957
      @rameelc2957 Місяць тому +1

      @@FollowingKeenanI can see that. It’s good to learn and it does come at a cost. My issue here is this system is not an advancement but the opposite. Could you have set it up for $1000? Absolutely. Now not sure what the app is costing you that you decided to go with this but I’m sure there would also be a much cheaper workaround for it. Atleast with that, it would still be an advancement. And sorry if I’m coming off rude but really I’m just being honest. You’re basically recommending this product to other laundromat and they’d essentially be wasting their money without actually making a technological leap forward.

    • @sircampbell1249
      @sircampbell1249 Місяць тому +1

      @@FollowingKeenan am for hire.......

  • @piratebuddy
    @piratebuddy Місяць тому +2

    Congrats on 100K Subscribers!