Sizes and capacities
Machines
Eight Continental Girbau commercial washers and six ExpressDry stack dryers. Washer sizes run from a 2-load machine at about 20 pounds up to an 8-load machine at about 80 pounds, so a single basket and a season of blankets both have a machine that fits.
Washers
Front-loading Continental Girbau EH series. Machine names follow load size. A 2-load machine is about 20 pounds, and an 8-load machine is about 80 pounds.
| Size | Capacity | How many | Model | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-load | about 20 lb | 1 | EH020 | A regular basket: jeans, shirts, towels |
| 3-load | about 30 lb | 1 | EH030 | A big basket, or sheets plus a week of clothes |
| 4-load | about 40 lb | 1 | EH040 | A queen comforter, or a full bedding change |
| 5-load | about 50 lb | 1 | EH050 | Two baskets and the bedding together |
| 6-load | about 60 lb | 1 | EH060 | A king comforter, sleeping bags, heavy blankets |
| 7-load | about 70 lb | 2 | EH070, EH075 | A family week of laundry in one drum |
| 8-load | about 80 lb | 1 | EH080 | The biggest machine in the building. Everything at once |
Dryers
Stacked two-high to keep the floor open. Pair the big washers with a Stack 60 so a comforter can tumble loose and dry evenly.
| Size | Capacity | How many | Model | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack 30 | about 30 lb | 3 | ExpressDry | Loads from the 2-load and 3-load washers |
| Stack 60 | about 60 lb | 3 | ExpressDry | Comforters, blankets, and the larger washer loads |
Which machine fits your load
- Everyday laundry
- The 2-load and 3-load washers handle a normal week for one or two people. Dry in a Stack 30.
- Comforters and bedding
- A queen comforter needs the 4-load washer or larger. For a king comforter or a heavy down blanket, start at the 6-load machine so it can move freely instead of washing folded.
- Catch-up days
- The 7-load and 8-load washers take several baskets in one cycle. One wash, one dry, one fold, done. Most visits finish in about two hours.
Prices and payment
Cash, credit, and debit are accepted. For current prices, call (417) 399-2914 or ask the attendant on duty, 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
Machine availability changes through the day. If you are planning a trip around one of the big washers, a quick call ahead saves a wasted drive. Open daily until 9 PM.