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

Why Use a Laundromat If You Have a Washer at Home?

We hear some version of this all the time:

“But I have a washer and dryer at home.”

So do we.

And there are still times when a laundromat makes SO much more sense.

You don't have to be without a washing machine to use a laundromat. Sometimes it's simply the fastest way to deal with an unreasonable amount of laundry.

Here are a few times we think it's completely worth it.

1. You just got home from vacation

You know the scene.

The car is finally unloaded. Everyone is exhausted. There are suitcases everywhere.

And approximately 847 dirty articles of clothing have followed you home.

Instead of spending the next two days feeding everything through one washer and dryer, bring it in and run multiple loads simultaneously.

Vacation laundry: handled.

2. It's bedding day

Sheets are one thing.

Sheets + mattress protectors + blankets + comforters + everyone's beds?

That's an undertaking.

Our machines range all the way up to 80 lbs, so bedding day can actually be bedding hour.

3. Your kids play sports

Uniforms. Towels. Sweatshirts. Socks.

So. Many. Socks.

If you've hit the point where the family's laundry production is outpacing your washer's ability to process it, commercial machines can help you catch up quickly.

4. Someone was sick

There are certain weeks when suddenly you want EVERYTHING washed.

Sheets. Blankets. Towels. Pajamas.

Being able to run multiple machines at once can make getting through that pile considerably easier.

5. You got behind

No judgment here.

Seriously.

Maybe you were busy. Maybe you traveled. Maybe the kids changed clothes 17 times. Maybe you simply chose literally anything else over laundry for a few days.

And now there is a mountain.

This is one of the best times to use a laundromat.

Instead of slowly digging your way out one load at a time, bring it all.

6. You want your Saturday back

This may be our favorite reason.

When you have several loads at home, laundry becomes a background activity for the entire day. Even if you're only actively touching it for a few minutes at a time, you're still constantly waiting for the next cycle.

At Made New Laundry, multiple loads can run simultaneously, and most customers finish washing and drying in around 45 minutes.

Get it done.

Then go do something better.

And if you REALLY want your time back…

Drop it off.

Made New Laundry also offers Wash & Fold service. You bring us the dirty laundry. We wash it, dry it, fold it and package it so it's ready to put away.

There is no rule saying you have to personally wash every sock your family owns.

We checked.

Made New Laundry in Rochester, NY

We're a locally owned laundromat at 749 E Henrietta Rd, conveniently located for families in Rochester, Brighton, Henrietta and Pittsford.

Our goal is pretty simple:

Make something everyone has to do a little faster, easier and nicer.

Even if you already have a washer at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a laundromat even if I have a washer and dryer at home?
Absolutely. Many people use laundromats to save time when they have multiple loads, oversized bedding, post-vacation laundry or simply need to catch up quickly.

How much laundry can the largest Made New washer hold?
Our largest washers are 80-lb commercial machines, approximately eight traditional loads.

How long does laundry take at Made New?
Most customers can complete a standard wash and dry in approximately 45 minutes.

Does Made New offer Wash & Fold?
Yes. You can drop off your laundry and have our team wash, dry and fold it for you.

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

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Where to Wash a King-Size Comforter in Rochester, NY

If you’ve ever tried to shove a king-size comforter into your washer at home, you probably already know where this is going.

Just because you can get the door closed doesn’t necessarily mean you should.

A comforter needs room to move inside the washer so that water and detergent can actually circulate through it. When bulky bedding is packed too tightly into a machine, it may not wash or rinse evenly—and a soaking-wet king comforter is not exactly fun to wrestle with afterward.

It’s one of the reasons people come to Made New Laundry specifically for bedding.

What size washer do you need for a king-size comforter?

For large comforters, blankets and other bulky bedding, a commercial-size washer is usually your best bet.

At Made New Laundry, our washers range from 18 lbs all the way up to 80 lbs. Our largest machines hold the equivalent of approximately eight traditional loads of laundry, which gives bulky items plenty of space to move around.

And yes—they are BIG.

If you're not sure which machine makes sense for what you brought, just ask us. We'd much rather help you choose the right size than have you pay for more washer than you need—or try to squeeze everything into one that's too small.

You don't need to save an entire day for it

This is probably our favorite part.

Our Electrolux commercial washers have a 450G high-speed final spin. In normal-person language? They pull a LOT of water out of your laundry before it ever reaches the dryer.

Less water left in your comforter means less time spent trying to dry it.

Most of our customers can complete a full wash and dry in around 45 minutes, although especially thick bedding can require additional drying time.

So this doesn't have to become the Saturday project you’ve been putting off for three months.

Bring the comforter. Grab a coffee. Get it done.

What else can you wash in a large-capacity machine?

Comforters may be the obvious one, but our big machines come in handy for all sorts of things.

Think quilts, blankets, sleeping bags, sheets, towels or simply that slightly terrifying mountain of laundry your family somehow created.

They're also great after vacations. Instead of coming home and spending the next two days running load after load through your home washer, you can use several machines at once and knock it out.

As a family-owned business, this one hits particularly close to home for us. We understand how quickly laundry multiplies.

Can Made New wash my comforter for me?

Absolutely.

If you'd rather not stay and do it yourself, we also offer drop-off laundry service. Bring your comforter or laundry to us and our team can wash, dry and fold it for you.

Sometimes the best laundry hack is simply…not doing the laundry.

Where can I wash a comforter near Brighton or Henrietta?

Made New Laundry is located at 749 E Henrietta Road in Rochester, convenient to Brighton, Henrietta, Pittsford and the surrounding Rochester area.

We're also close to Monroe Community College, I-390 and the East Henrietta Road corridor, so it's an easy stop if you're already out running errands.

We're open every day from 7 AM–10 PM.

If you've been staring at that comforter thinking, “I really need to wash this,” consider this your sign.

Bring it in. We'll help you figure out the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wash a king-size comforter at Made New Laundry?
Yes. Made New Laundry has commercial washers up to 80 lbs that are designed to accommodate oversized loads and bulky bedding.

Do I need to bring detergent?
You can, but if you forget it, we have laundry products available for purchase.

How long does it take to wash and dry a comforter at a laundromat?
Many loads at Made New can be completely washed and dried in around 45 minutes. Thick or oversized comforters may require additional drying time.

Where is Made New Laundry?
Made New Laundry is located at 749 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, convenient to Brighton, Henrietta, 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