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...
by Mike Coons | May 20, 2026 | Bill Acceptors, Change Machines, Modular Series (MC), Optional Features, Service & Support
The Short Version Bill validator problems in self-service locations follow predictable patterns: worn rollers, dirty sensors, deferred maintenance, and harsh operating environments. Operators who understand these failure points and build a consistent maintenance...
by Mike Coons | Oct 30, 2025 | News & PR, Personnel, Service & Support
Literally, he was our National Service Manager for a long time! INDIANAPOLIS – After an outstanding 35-year career with Standard Change-Makers, Kris Kious has officially hung up his headset and joined the ranks of the retired. Kris’s last official day was August...
by Mike Coons | Jun 27, 2025 | Change Machines, Front Load, Rear Load, Service & Support, Token Dispensing
WHAT IS A “34” ERROR? Flash Code 34 is a “Sensor Error,” meaning the coin counting sensors located on each side of the hopper coin chute are blocked or counted an extra coin. FIGURE 1: The Sensors (Emitter and Receiver) are located on each side of the Hopper Coin...
by Mike Coons | Mar 31, 2025 | Change Machines, Front Load, Laundry, New Products, News & PR, Rear Load, Service & Support, Token Dispensing
One-piece funnel-adapter ring connection and motor-driven primary disk have proven more reliable INDIANAPOLIS – In late summer 2023, Standard Change-Makers introduced a prototype of our new K5000 Series Hopper, a redesigned coin dispenser built for durability and...
by Mike Coons | Jun 27, 2024 | News & PR, Personnel, Sales, Service & Support
Replacing key figures due to retirements and promotions Standard Change-Makers has been experiencing some changes in personnel in the past few months. It started with the retirement of our Canadian Sales Rep, Paul Thompson in March. Then our Eastern U.S. Regional...
