How Long Does Laundry Take at a Laundromat?

If you have a washer and dryer at home, going to a laundromat might seem like it would take more time.

For a lot of families, the opposite is true.

The reason is simple: at home, laundry happens one load at a time.

Wash. Dry. Start another load. Forget about that load. Remember it three hours later. Move it over. Start another.

Suddenly, laundry has been happening for nine hours.

At a laundromat, you can do something you can't do with one washer at home: wash several loads at the exact same time.

So how long does laundry actually take at a laundromat?

At Made New Laundry in Rochester, most customers can wash and dry their laundry in about 45 minutes.

That's because our Electrolux commercial washers are built differently than a typical residential washer. Their high-speed 450G final spin removes significantly more water before your clothes ever go into the dryer.

Less water going into the dryer = less time needed to get everything dry.

But here's where you REALLY save time

Imagine you have four loads of laundry waiting at home.

If each load takes an hour or more to wash and dry, you're cycling laundry through your machines for a huge portion of the day.

At Made New, you could put those loads into multiple machines simultaneously—or combine appropriate loads into one of our larger-capacity machines.

Now all four loads are being washed at once.

And then they're being dried at once.

That is where a laundromat can turn a pile of laundry into one errand.

Bigger families, we see you

There is a particular point in family life where the laundry situation becomes almost comical.

Clothes. Towels. Pajamas. Sports uniforms. Sheets. The mysterious sweatshirt someone apparently needs washed immediately despite owning 14 other sweatshirts.

It adds up FAST.

Our machines range from 18 lbs to 80 lbs, so you don't have to approach a family-size laundry pile one tiny load at a time.

And if you're coming home from vacation with six people's laundry? This is your move.

Bring the suitcases. Sort it. Start multiple machines. Be done.

Make the 45 minutes useful—or don't

We also wanted Made New to feel different from the laundromats we remembered.

So if you're staying while your laundry runs, there's free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and space to get some work done.

Or you can sit down and do absolutely nothing.

We're equally supportive of both options.

What if I don't have 45 minutes?

Then leave the laundry with us.

Our drop-off Wash & Fold service lets you hand the job over to our team. We wash, dry and fold it, and you come back for clean, drawer-ready laundry.

For busy families and professionals, sometimes saving time isn't about finding a faster way to do the chore.

It's about taking the chore off your list altogether.

A faster laundromat in Rochester, NY

Made New Laundry is at 749 E Henrietta Rd in Rochester, close to Brighton, Henrietta, MCC, I-390 and an easy drive from Pittsford.

We're open seven days a week from 7 AM–10 PM.

So the next time the laundry pile gets out of control, you don't necessarily need to give up your entire Sunday.

You may just need bigger machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to wash and dry clothes at Made New Laundry?
Most customers can complete a normal wash and dry in around 45 minutes.

Can I use several washers at once?
Yes. That's one of the biggest time-saving advantages of using a laundromat when you have several loads to complete.

Does Made New Laundry have large washers?
Yes. Our washers range from 18 lbs to 80 lbs, allowing you to choose the machine that fits your load.

Is Made New Laundry near Brighton and Henrietta?
Yes. We're located at 749 E Henrietta Rd in Rochester, convenient to both Brighton and Henrietta as well as Pittsford and the greater Rochester area.

Made New Laundry
749 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Open daily 7 AM–10 PM
585-434-0099

How Made New Laundry is Different from Any Other Laundromat in Rochester

We’re not shy about it — we set out to make a laundromat experience unlike anything else in Rochester. And our customers notice.

Our Difference:

• Time-Saving Machines – 45-minute total cycles.

• Technology – Check machine availability online.

• Comfort – Seating, Wi-Fi, bright and clean.

• Family-Owned – You’re not a number; you’re a neighbor.

If you’ve been searching for the “best laundromat in Rochester,” your search ends here. Visit Made New Laundry and feel the difference.

How to Wash a Comforter Without the Hassle

Washing a comforter at home is like wrestling an octopus — it’s bulky, heavy, and never dries right. Here’s how Rochester locals get it done without the headache.

Step 1 – Use an Extra-Large Washer
Our big Electrolux machines have plenty of space for comforters to move around and get truly clean.

Step 2 – Choose the Right Cycle
We’ll help you pick the setting that gets out dirt and dust without damaging the filling.

Step 3 – High-Heat, Gentle Dry
Our dryers fluff while they dry — no lumpy comforters here.

Bring your comforter to Made New Laundry in Henrietta, and you’ll have it fresh, dry, and ready to go in under an hour.

5 Signs You’ve Found the Right Laundromat

Not all laundromats are created equal. Some are… let’s just say… more “adventure” than you bargained for. Others? They make laundry day a breeze. If you’re in Rochester or Henrietta, here’s how to know you’ve found the one.

Sign 1 – Your Laundry is Done in Under an Hour
We’re talking wash and dry in 45 minutes or less.

Sign 2 – It’s Spotless
You shouldn’t have to wipe down a folding table before you use it.

Sign 3 – Payment is Simple
No coins? No problem. Card, cash, done.

Sign 4 – You Feel Safe & Welcome
Bright lights, friendly staff, secure parking — it matters.

Sign 5 – You Want to Come Back
Yes, for laundry. When it’s that easy, you don’t dread it.

Here in Henrietta, Made New Laundry checks every box. Come see why our customers call us the cleanest, fastest, and friendliest laundromat in town.