Which Coin Converter Unit?
Choose the right configuration for your laundry setup
Washer with Electric Dryer
Side by Side Washer and Dryer
Configuration
•Washer: 110 volt
•Dryer: 220 volt
Installation Steps:
Mount the converter box on any surface. Works better if mounted on wood studs. For concrete walls, use concrete screws or ramset anchors.
Once unit is securely mounted to wall, plug washer or dryer electrical cable into coin converter box.
Plug coin converter box into electrical wall plug.
Stackable Washer and Dryer with 2 Plugs
•Washer: 110 volt
•Dryer: 220 volt
Many appliance manufacturers such as Samsung, Whirlpool and Frigidaire come in a combination stackable washer and dryer that runs on 2 plugs, the first being 110 volt and the second being 220 volts.
Benefit: Both washer and dryer can run at the same time. On the bottom the user can wash a load of laundry and in the top drying compartment the user can dry a load of laundry.
Requirements: The landlord or property manager needs to purchase two coin laundry converter boxes.
Stackable Washer and Dryer with 1 Plug — 220 Volt
•Both washer and dryer: Run off the same 220 volt plug
Frigidaire FFLE3911QW and Whirlpool models WET3300XQ come with combination stackable washer and dryer that run on one 220 volt plug.
Benefits:
•Both washer and dryer can run simultaneously
•Only need one 220 volt coin laundry converter box
Important: The electrical circuit running the combination washer and dryer appliance should be on a 30 amp circuit as a lower amp may trigger the circuit breaker.
Washer with Gas Dryer
Washer and Gas Dryer
•Washer: 110 volt
•Gas Dryer: 110 volt
Cost Savings: One single unit can be used to run both machines. No need to purchase a second 110 volt machine because both washer and dryer can be plugged into a single 110 volt coin time conversion box.
Operation: There is one timer for both machines and one coin acceptor. Both wash and dryer can be used at the same time.
Usage Pattern: The first time a customer uses the machine they will clean using the washer and the dryer will be left idle. Once the first load of laundry is done and placed in the dryer, the customer must insert more coins to begin the drying process. The landlord charges the same amount per coin inserted for each interval of time.
Washer with Free Dryer
Washer and Free Dryer for Non-Student Rental Housing Unit
NOT recommended for student housing rental units
Cost Reduction Strategy: When a customer is looking to reduce the cost of total ownership, an alternative is to purchase one 110 volt washer converter unit.
In this scenario, the landlord attaches only the washer appliance into the converter box and makes the dryer free to use for tenants. Instead of charging say $3 for a typical load of laundry, the landlord sets the price to $4 which includes the price for drying.
Works Best For: Most residential tenant situations, because tenants will always use the washer.
Not Suitable For: Student housing, college or university tenancies, where students will hand wash clothes and put them in the dryer at the landlord's expense.