If you've ever stood in front of a washing machine digging through your pockets for quarters — or worse, realized you forgot to stop at the bank — you know the frustration. Coin-operated laundromats have been around for decades, but they come with headaches that most people have just learned to accept. The good news? Coinless laundromats are here, and they're changing the game. At Polanco Laundry in Arleta, every single machine runs on a simple card-based system, and once you try it, you won't want to go back to quarters.
How Coinless Machines Work
It's surprisingly simple. When you walk into Polanco Laundry, head to our in-store kiosk and load money onto a reusable laundry card. The kiosk accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards, so you can add value however you prefer. Once your card has a balance, just walk up to any washer or dryer, tap your card on the reader, and the machine starts. No coins, no tokens, no hassle.
Even better, you get bonus value when you load larger amounts onto your card. Load $40 and get $44 in value. Load $100 and get $115. That's free money toward your laundry just for loading up your card. Learn more about our machines and how the card system works.
Benefits of Going Coinless
The advantages of a coinless laundromat go beyond just skipping the quarter hunt. Here's what makes the experience better from start to finish:
- Faster start times — No fumbling with coins or waiting for a change machine. Tap and go.
- No coin jams — Coin slots get stuck, reject coins, and cause delays. Card readers don't have those problems.
- Track your spending — Your card keeps a balance, so you always know exactly how much you've spent and how much is left.
- Loyalty rewards are automatic — At Polanco Laundry, you earn $5 back for every $100 spent on washers, and it's all tracked on your card. No punch cards or apps to manage.
If you're visiting us for the first time, you'll find the card system easy to set up and use right away. Our staff is always happy to walk you through it.
See what else makes Polanco Laundry different on our About page.
What About Cash?
Going coinless doesn't mean going cashless. If you prefer to pay with cash, you absolutely can. Our kiosk accepts bills of all denominations and loads the value right onto your laundry card. You can also use your credit or debit card at the kiosk. The point is flexibility — you choose how to pay, and you never need to worry about having the right coins on hand.
Rewards That Add Up
One of the best perks of our coinless system is the built-in loyalty program. Every dollar you spend on washers is automatically tracked on your laundry card. When you hit $100 in washer spending, you get $5 back — added right to your card balance. There's nothing to sign up for, no app to download, and nothing to remember. It just happens.
Combined with our bonus card values and other promotions, doing your laundry at Polanco Laundry is one of the most affordable options in the San Fernando Valley. Want to know all the ways you can save? Check out our article on how our rewards program works.
Visit Us
Polanco Laundry is a family-owned laundromat serving Arleta, Sun Valley, Pacoima, Panorama City, and neighborhoods across the San Fernando Valley. We're located at 14429 Van Nuys Blvd, Arleta, CA 91331 and open seven days a week, from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Come experience coinless laundry for yourself. If you have questions, call or text us at (818) 267-8552.
No Quarters Needed — Just Tap and Go
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