When designed well, a small laundry can be just as efficient as a large one.
A well-considered setup can improve workflow, boost efficiency and support a safer environment, helping you optimise every inch of your space and meet daily demand.
Stackable washer and dryer configurations can be a practical option for smaller on-premise laundries, allowing businesses to increase washing and drying capacity without taking up more floor space; however, the right solution will depend on the application, available space, usage patterns and the volume of laundry being processed.
Here are some of the key factors to consider when planning a smaller commercial laundry, along with three stackable configurations suited to different operating environments.
Optimising a small commercial laundry space
Commercial laundries in childcare centres, student accommodation, allied health clinics and shared-use facilities often need to process a steady volume of laundry within a limited space.
If you’ve been struggling to keep up, it can be tempting to assume the answer is a larger room or more equipment. But what you may need is something far simpler: a smarter design.
A well-planned layout can support a smooth flow from dirty to clean, reduce unnecessary manual handling and make the space easy for staff and other users to navigate. A poorly configured space can create bottlenecks, slow down turnaround times and make everyday tasks harder than they need to be.
Looking closely at how the laundry operates – how the space is planned, where the equipment sits and how laundry moves through the room – can reveal opportunities to improve how the space works, without increasing its footprint or simply adding more equipment.
Start with the way the laundry operates
Whether you’re planning a new laundry or looking to improve an existing one, it’s important to keep the end goal in mind.
Take a moment to consider how you want the space to be used. Think about how space is planned, where the equipment sits and how the laundry moves through the room.
Every commercial laundry has different requirements. When determining yours, consider:
- Available floor space: the footprint you have to work with
- Laundry volumes: how much laundry is processed each day and week
- User requirements: who’ll use the equipment and how often
- Workflow: how laundry moves from washing through to drying and folding
- Safety requirements: the procedures and protocols the laundry needs to support.
Assessing these factors first gives you a clearer picture of what the laundry needs to operate effectively. From there, you can develop a layout and equipment configuration suited to the space, workload and people using it.
Design smarter with vertical space
When floor space is limited, vertical space becomes valuable.
For sites with lower capacity requirements, stackable washer and dryer configurations can be a practical way to make better use of the available room.
By combining washing and drying equipment vertically, these systems can help increase capacity while leaving more space for storage, folding benches and easier movement around the laundry.
Where a stackable setup suits the site, it can provide the commercial-grade performance and reliability required without taking up additional floor space.
Select a stackable laundry solution
Once you’ve identified that a stackable configuration suits your operation, there are several proven options depending on your environment. Here are three combinations we regularly recommend:
For childcare centres and student accommodation
The LG Commercial 10kg CWG27MDORS Washer and CDG27RUOES Dryer offers a compact, commercial-grade solution designed for facilities with moderate laundry volumes and limited floor space.
For shared-use laundries
Where multiple users require simple, controlled access, the LG Commercial 10kg Coin Operated CWG27MDQRS Washer with the CDG27RUQES Dryer provides a practical solution for apartment buildings, accommodation facilities and communal laundries.
For allied health and higher-use commercial environments
Facilities with more demanding workloads may benefit from the Electrolux Professional WH6-6CP 6kg Washer, paired with either the TD6-6EC or TD6-7HP Dryer. This combination delivers commercial performance while maintaining a compact footprint.
Find the right solution with Richard Jay
An efficient laundry starts with a well-considered design. In many smaller laundries, improving the layout can have a greater impact on day-to-day operations than simply increasing floor space.
Whatever scale you’re dealing with, Richard Jay can help you assess your space and find a stackable solution suited to your operation.
Get in touch to start creating a safe, smart and efficient commercial laundry.
