Laundromat Equipment Selection and Configuration in Southeast Asia Residential Areas

In the rapid urbanization process of Southeast Asia, residential laundromats have been a hot investment spot by virtue of their convenience and demand. According to market research, the annual growth rate of local young people’s demand for efficient and intelligent laundry services is 18%, and the scientific configuration of equipment directly affects operating costs and user experience. The following is the configuration scheme combining technical parameters and regional characteristics:
Core Equipment
❑ Choice of washing machines and dryers
● The first recommended: stackable washer and dryer.
It can reduce the footprint of the equipment and increase the space utility.
● The second recommended: commercial washing machine and individual dryer
The commercial tumble dryer washing rate is high (95%+), and water saving is 30%. Cotton and linen clothes can also be directly cleaned. The individual dryers and washing machines are most efficient when configured 1:1.
❑ Capacity and quantity configuration of self-service washing machine and dryer
When setting up a laundromat in a residential area, it is necessary to know in advance how many households there are in the residential area. It is generally recommended that every 100 households be equipped with at least two 15kg self-service washing machines, which can wash daily clothes and clean large items such as bed sheets and quilt sets to meet daily basic needs. However, taking into account the weekend and holiday peak, it can be increased to 3 per 100 households.

Auxiliary Equipment
❑ Intelligent Payment System
The code-scanning payment module can reduce labor costs by 30% and supports multiple currencies, such as the Thai Baht and Indonesian rupiah.
Kingstar self-service washing machine has a variety of payment methods: coin payment, credit card payment, scan code payment, and central payment system. With Kingstar self-service washing machines, there is no need to purchase a separate payment system, which can reduce operating costs.
❑ Classification and storage
● Sorting table:
It is equipped with mobile shelves and sorting bags, improving clothing processing efficiency by 20%.
● Disinfection equipment:
UV disinfection cabinets meet health needs, especially mold prevention and control during the rainy season.
Energy and Environmental Facilities
❑ Electrical power system
The total power of a single store needs to be more than 30kW (380V three-phase electricity).
● The power proportion of the equipment is:
washing machine 40%, dryer 50%, lighting 10%.
● Case reference:
A 40-square-meter laundry in Thailand measured an average monthly electricity bill of about 12,000 yuan (including air conditioning), accounting for 15% of the total cost.

❑ Water circulation system
The installation of water recycling systems can save 40% of water, which can effectively save water costs in water-stressed areas such as Indonesia and the Philippines.
Regional Adaptation Proposal
❑ Thailand/Indonesia
The scan code payment device is preferentially configured.
It should be compatible with clothing cleaning needs during local religious festivals. (such as the Water-Sprinkling Festival)
❑Singapore/Malaysia
Adding steam care machines and providing personalized services such as luxury care in high-end residential areas.
❑ Vietnam/Philippines
Pay attention to the moisture-proof design of the equipment.
Strengthen the ventilation system during the rainy season.
Conclusion
The equipment configuration of laundromats in Southeast Asia should take into account localization needs and technology foresight. Through the combination of intelligent equipment, energy-saving design, and data-based operation, the payback period of investment can be achieved in 2-3 years, establishing competition barriers in the blue ocean market.