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Whether setting up, renovating or upgrading a laundry, it can be a tough choice between Coin Drop, Coin Slide and Credit Card operated Laundry machines.

We’re here – as one of Australia’s leading suppliers – to help you decide with a list of comparisons between the three.

Now keep in mind, these pros and cons will vary depending on which manufacturer you go with. We recommend Maytag and Girbau washing machines. But of course, the choice is yours.

With that, let’s get into it: Coin Slide vs. Coin Drop vs. Credit Card Operated Laundry Machines:

Durability & Maintenance

	Pros	Cons
Coin Slide	Easy to repair or rebuild on-site Inexpensive repairs	Likely to jam from bent coins, etc. Accumulate dirt & dust Likely to be jammed up to get free wash’s People may not carry coins
Coin Drop	Difficult to jam up or use foreign coins. Takes $1 and $2 coins	Accumulate dirt & dust More expensive repairs People may not carry coins
Credit Card	No coin jams Instant notification of errors Future proof your laundry Use the payment method your customers have on them	Likely cannot be repaired on-site More expensive repairs

Purchase & Installation Cost

	Pros	Cons
Coin Slide	Low initial cost
Coin Drop	Low initial cost
Credit Card	Can be installed on existing machines	Modern equipment is more expensive

Pricing & Owner Management

	Pros	Cons
Coin Slide		Price change options are limited Owner must count & collect coins Vandalism is likely to  occur for dollar coins
Coin Drop	Easier to change cost	Owner must count & collect coins Vandalism is likely to  occur for dollar coins
Credit Card	Change prices any time Run promotions & discounts easily No need to count & collect coins Instant, real-time accounting	Modern equipment is more expensive initially

Customer Experience

	Pros	Cons
Coin Slide		Most Customer Effort Customers must carry coins Customers can get confused about how much money to put in Looks old-fashioned
Coin Drop	Look more modern	Some Customer Effort Customers must carry coins
Credit Card	Easiest Customer Effort No coins necessary payWave / PayPass available Apple pay available

Security

	Pros	Cons
Coin Slide		Least secure Requires money to be kept on-site
Coin Drop	More secure	Requires money to be kept on-site
Credit Card	Most secure No money kept on-site

The Choice is Yours – But We’re Here to Help

So which type of washer is right for you?  The short answer is – it depends.

Your needs, the amount and type of clothes you’re washing, and the way your business runs will all change the ideal machine for you.

But we’re here to help.

Contact us with any questions.

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