Which machine to choose?
4 questions to find the ideal laundromat machine
How many people in your household?
What do you mainly want to wash?
How often do you go to the laundromat?
Do you have bulky items to wash?
Frequently asked questions about choosing a machine
Which machine size for a double duvet?
A double duvet (240×220 cm, synthetic or down) weighs 4 to 5 kg dry but takes up a lot of volume. You need a 14 kg machine minimum so the fill can tumble freely; our laundromats offer 18 kg machines, ideal for king-size duvets or two duvets at once.
9 kg or 11 kg machine for a family of four?
For 4 people, an 11 kg machine handles a week of laundry in one cycle: jeans, t-shirts, underwear, pyjamas and towels. The 9 kg covers daily loads but forces 2 cycles on heavy weeks. The 18 kg is oversized except for occasional sheets and duvets.
How long does a Speed Queen cycle take?
A standard Speed Queen cycle runs 30 to 35 minutes (wash + 1200 rpm spin). A full dry in the 18 kg dryer adds 25 to 35 minutes. Wash + dry total: 1h to 1h10, significantly faster than a home machine (2h30 to 3h).
Ready to wash?
Find the nearest laundromat and its detailed prices
Recommendations based on the actual capacities of Speed Queen machines installed in our laundromats. Prices shown include tax, detergent and softener.