by Mike Coons | Oct 19, 2026 | Bill Acceptors, Change Machines, Modular Series (MC), Service & Support
Before you press the reset button, take a moment to see what your change machine is telling you. Since 1955, Standard Change-Makers has designed and manufactured commercial change machines for laundromats, car washes, and other self-service businesses. Over those 70+...
by Mike Coons | Oct 15, 2026 | Bill Acceptors, Change Machines
Key Takeaways A bill recycler is a type of bill validator that accepts $5 bills from customers and re-dispenses those same bills as change for subsequent transactions. Rather than drawing from a pre-loaded coin hopper alone, these machines route accepted bills into an...
by Mike Coons | Oct 1, 2026 | Change Machines, Token Dispensing
Key takeaways: A coin changer is a machine that accepts paper bills or coins and automatically dispenses a specific denomination, most commonly quarters. The three main types are bill-to-coin changers, which convert paper currency to coins; coin-to-coin changers,...
by Mike Coons | Sep 23, 2026 | Laundry, News & PR, Sales
Your Brand Is More Than Just A Good Logo Branding. It’s become one of the favorite “catchwords” in the laundromat industry. Build your brand! Create a memorable name. Develop a great logo. Pick distinctive colors. Design beautiful signage. Build a website....
by Mike Coons | Sep 15, 2026 | Car Wash, Change Machines, Laundry
Key takeaways: A quarter change machine is a currency change machine built to dispense quarters only. Inside, it holds just that one coin instead of splitting capacity across several types. This differs from a general coin changer, which can dispense several...
by Mike Coons | Sep 1, 2026 | Change Machines, Front Load, Optional Features, Rear Load
The Bottom Line: A commercial change machine turns bills or coins into the coins, tokens, or tickets customers need on the spot, no cashier required. Buyers typically weigh loading style, dispensing type, capacity, and security before settling on a model for their...
by Mike Coons | Aug 27, 2026 | Car Wash, Change Machines, Laundry, News & PR, Sales, Vending/Amusement
One argument for converting a laundromat from quarters to a stored-value card system is simple: Think about all the time you spend collecting quarters. It’s a fair point. An owner collects quarters from the washers and dryers, counts or reconciles them, and then puts...
by Mike Coons | Aug 20, 2026 | Change Machines, Laundry, Modular Series (MC), News & PR, Sales
Or Have We Never Actually Asked Them? Spend enough time on laundromat social media, and you’ll hear plenty of confident opinions about payments. “My customers want cards.” “Customers don’t want to carry quarters.” “Everybody wants to pay with their phone.” “Cash is...
by Mike Coons | Aug 12, 2026 | Car Wash, Change Machines, Guardian XP / GXP, Laundry, News & PR
Major payment processors have been raising rates and fees. Even if you don’t recognize their names on your statement, those higher costs can eventually work their way down to you. If your business accepts credit or debit cards, pull out your latest processing...
by Mike Coons | Jul 28, 2026 | Change Machines, Front Load, Laundry, Libraries/Schools, Modular Series (MC), Parking, Rear Load, Sales, Service & Support, Specialty, Token Dispensing, Zoos/Aquariums/Museums
Five Questions Every Owner Should Answer Before Buying Whether you’re opening a brand-new self-service business or renovating an older location, choosing the right change machine is one of the most important equipment decisions you’ll make. Your changer...
