Finding a free dry laundromat near me was a lifesaver when I couldn’t afford to do my own laundry. If you’re relying on laundromats, you probably already know how insanely expensive it can be to use those machines.
.. but this little hack can save you a lot of money!
I learned about free dry laundromats years ago, when my husband was in the military. We were young and it was our first time moving out on our own. We had a small studio without any laundry hookups, and we needed to buy a car. We made some huge mistakes during the car buying process, and ended up maxing out our budget. Just a few days later, I realized I hadn’t left any wiggle room for laundry and other expenses. It was a disaster.
Finding a free dry laundromat near me helped me cut down on at least half of the expenses of doing laundry, which was tremendously helpful. If you are struggling to afford your laundry costs, finding one of these locations can help you too.
What is a free dry laundromat?
A free dry laundromat allows you to use the clothes dryers for free, usually as long as you’ve paid to use the washing machines. Removing the cost to dry your clothes can be tremendously helpful because it saves you money on half the expense of washing your clothes.
Sure, some people already avoid the costs of drying their clothes by taking their wet clothes home and hanging them to dry. However, that is burdensome and difficult, especially if you have to carry heavy bags of wet clothes up several flights of stairs and you don’t have anywhere to hang the wet clothes in the first place. It’s also especially burdensome for elderly and disabled people who may struggle to transport their clothing.
Many laundromats have found that offering free dry services attracts more customers and helps their customers stay happier. Some laundromats make even more money by offering these services, which makes this a win for everyone!
Watch out for these potential issues!
Customers prefer free dry laundromats because they’re looking for ways to save money. Obviously, business owners know this and that’s why they advertise these services. They want to get more customers.
However, not all business owners behave ethically and sometimes the services they offer are little more than a sales gimmick. If you are going to try one of these laundromats, there are a few warnings signs that you need to watch out for.
Always check the prices.
Business also have to make a profit to stay in business, so it is not uncommon to pay more for washers at laundromats that offer free drying services. Overall, you will likely save some money at these facilities.
However, it’s important to compare the cost of the overall wash/dry service with other laundromats in your area. You do this by adding up the total cost of washing and drying at both facilities, so that you can get a fair comparison.
Sometimes, the facilities that offer free dryers will charge significantly more for their washers and you’ll end up paying more than you would elsewhere. That’s why it’s important to comparison shop to make sure that you’re getting a good deal.
Watch out for short timers.
Sometimes, the free dryers will have ridiculously short timers. For example, A D wrote in a Yelp review for Wash U Coin Laundry that users should “keep in mind the free dryers run at 10 minute intervals.”
This is definitely inconvenient because it means you can’t simply set the dryer and leave for a while. You have to stay there so that you can restart the dryer every 10 minutes until your load is completely dry.
However, this isn’t necessarily intended to be malicious or a scam. It’s just that the business owners have to pay to run the machines, so keeping the free dry cycles short ensures that they aren’t paying for unnecessary electricity. It helps the business owner provide the free service.
How can I find a free dry laundromat near me?
Of course, this only helps you if you can find a participating laundromat in your area. Fortunately, we’ve found free dry laundromats in several areas. The following list is organized alphabetically by state and laundromat for your convenience.
Free Dry Laundromat Chains
There are not very many nationwide laundromat chains. Most of them are owned by local business providers. However, we were able to find a few chains that offer free dry services in multiple states.
Clean Laundry
Clean Laundry laundromats can be found in several states. It appears that many of them are free dry laundromats on certain days, but not all of them are. As far as I can tell, each local Clean Laundry location can choose its own policies and procedures.
For example, the Clean Dry Laundry on East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines offers free dry services during certain hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There are no free dry services listed on Mondays or Fridays.
However, the Clean Dry Laundry on Douglas Avenue in Des Moines offers free dry services on Mondays and Fridays… and the location on SE 14th St in Des Moines doesn’t appear to offer free laundry services at all.
As of this publication, there are Clean Dry laundromats in the following locations:
- Arizona (Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson)
- Delaware (Wilmington)
- Florida (Kissimmee and Orlando)
- Iowa (Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Waterloo)
- Kansas (Wichita)
- Minnesota (Minneapolis and Rochester)
- Missouri (Liberty and Independence)
- North Carolina (Greensboro and Winston-Salem)
- Ohio (Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Whitehall)
- Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
- Texas (Austin)
- Wisconsin (Madison, Milwaukee and West Milwaukee)
Before you show up with your laundry, I recommend checking the Clean Laundry website to see if there are free dry hours listed at your nearest location. The locations in Des Moines are clearly marked, so this should help you determine if there is a free dry laundromat near you.
Laundromax
Laundromax is a chain with locations throughout the New England area. According to their website, they proclaim themselves to be “home of the free dry,” and it appears that each of their locations will allow you to dry your clothes for free as long as you’ve paid for washing.
Many of their locations are open 24/7 for your convenience!
There are Laundromax locations in several cities in these states:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
Super Saver Laundromats
Super Saver Laundromats exist in several states. They are a free dry laundromat, but you have to wash your clothes at their location in order to use the dryers for free. They currently have locations in the following areas:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
Their exact locations are listed below in the state-by-state section.
Local Free Dry Laundromats
Most laundromats are locally owned and not part of nationwide chains. In order to find a free dry laundromat near me, I always look for small local laundromats. This is a list of locations that we have confirmed offer free dry services.
California
24 Free Dry Coin Laundry in Los Angeles is presumably a free dry laundromat, given their name.
Dirty Bird Laundry offers a free dry with the purchase of a wash. They have locations in several California communities, including:
- Bakersfield
- Fresno
- Madera
- Selma
Free Dry Coin Laundry in Lynwood offers a free drying service when you wash your clothes.
Free Dry Laundromat in Orange offers a free dry service. You are required to be a paying wash customer in order to use the free dryers,
Laundry 360 on Main in Carson offers free dryers on certain days of the week according to some Yelp reviews.
Wash & Dry Fresno allows you to use the dryers for free when you purchase a wash load. They also have free WiFi and other services available on-site.
WashCycles in San Francisco advertises itself as a free dry laundromat but some Yelp reviewers have complained that this is misleading. Apparently, you have to put $2 into their loyalty program in order to use the free dry service and it only works on Thursdays.
Connecticut
Super Saver Laundromats have 15 locations in Connecticut. In order to dry your clothes for free, you must be a paying wash customer. As of this publication, there are Super Saver locations in:
- Bridgeport
- Danbury
- East Hartford
- Groton
- Hamden
- Hartford (Main Street, West Hartford and Wethersfield)
- New Britain
- New Haven
- New Milford
- Norwalk
- Waterbury
- West Haven (Bull Hill Lane and Orange Avenue)
Georgia
Free Detergent Free Dry Coin Laundry in Riverdale is presumably a free dry laundromat, given that they have put “free dry” in the name of the business.
Illinois
Mr. Bubbles Laundromat in Chicago has a free dry with wash. Their Yelp page also indicates that they offer free coffee and tea as well!
Stony Spin Cycle Laundromat in Chicago is a free dry laundry location according to LaundryHeap.com.
Wash U Coin Laundry in Chicago offers a free dry services, but some of the commenters warn that the dryers only last 10 minutes at a time.
Iowa
Laundromania in Iowa City and Coralville has offered Free Dry February in the past. It is not always a free dry laundromat, but you can contact them to see if this service will return in the future.
Massachusetts
Super Saver Laundromats have three locations in Massachusetts. You must pay to wash your clothes in order to use the dryers for free. As of this publication, there are Super Saver locations in:
- Chicopee
- Springfield (Boston Road and Liberty Street)
Michigan
Scrubbin Bubbles in Westland offers free dryers as well.
Missouri
Extremely Clean Laundromat in St. Louis offers a free dry with every wash!
Grandview Coin Laundry in Kansas City offers a free dry with a wash. It does not appear to be limited to certain days or times.
Kansas City Coin Laundry in Kansas City offers free drying all day every day except Sunday. You must pay to wash your clothes at this location in order to use the dryers for free.
Soulard Soap Laundromat & Cleaners in St. Louis is a free dry laundromat as well, as long as you wash your clothes at their location.
Nevada
Laundromat Express Free Dry in Las Vegas is obviously a free dry laundromat as well.
Reno Megalaundry in Reno offers free dry services. Yelp Reviewer Riki H. says that the dryers are free if you wash your clothes there.
Spin Cycle Lavanderia in Reno offers a free dry service. Yelp Reviewer Kristyna G. confirmed in August 2022 that the laundromat still offers free dry. They also have many large machines that make the process fast and easy.
New Hampshire
Granite State Free Dry Laundry in Manchester is a free dry laundromat. Their machines are available all day, every day, at no extra charge. They claim to have the lowest-priced washers in Manchester, too!
New Jersey
Pine Hill Laundromat also offers a free dry service, according to Manta.
Super Saver Laundromats have two locations in New Jersey. Only paying wash customers can use the dryers for free. As of this publication, there are Super Saver locations in:
- Bayonne
- Hillside
New Mexico
The Laundry Quarters in Albuquerque offers free dryers but some Yelp reviewers observed that these machines frequently break and go long periods without repair. If you can, it may be better to look for a different free dry laundromat near you.
Wash Tub in Albuquerque offers free dryers on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
New York
NY Laundry Mart has several locations in the Bronx. According to their Instagram page, they offer a $1 wash and free dry services!
Woodfield Laundromat Express in West Hempstead offers free dryers all day, every day.
Ohio
Clean Rite Center in Whitehall offers free dry on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. According to Yelp Reviewer Emma C., the laundromat does not track who does and does not wash their laundry onsite so sometimes the dryers are full of wet clothes that were brought in by others.
Sunshine Cleaning Center in Columbus is a free dry laundromat but you can only use the dryers if you wash your clothes on-site.
Super Laundry Express in Youngstown gives free dry time with a Super Laundry Express card. This is a loyalty program that helps you earn free dryer time with each washing load you purchase. The process is earned through credits. If you use a 20-30 pound washer, you’ll earn 2 free dry credits. If you use a larger washer, you’ll earn more credits with each load.
The Mat in Cleveland is a free dry laundromat! They were also awarded “best coin laundry in Cleveland” in 2019 by the SBA, so it’s worth checking out their facility!
Wash House and Cafe in Cleveland offers a free dry day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. These are the only days that they allow their machines to be used at no extra charge.
Pennsylvania
4J Laundromat has three locations in Philadelphia. Customers can receive a free dry with every wash.
Andorra Laundry in Philadelphia has a loyalty program that rewards you with free dry time. You’ll need to use their loyalty card in order to earn the credits.
Texas
Express Wave Laundry in Fort Worth offers free dryers. They have 135 washers and dryers in their facility, so this is a great option to get your laundry done quickly.
JA Wash n Dry in Grand Prairie is a free dry laundromat. They have over 100 brand new commercial washing machines and dryers. According to their website, they have a tech-friendly store with many different services.
Virginia
Casa Laundromat in Alexandria has a loyalty program that helps offset the cost. You earn credits by washing your laundry. Those credits can be redeemed for free drying time.
Wisconsin
Koala-T Coin Laundry is a free dry laundromat in Milwaukee. They offer unlimited free drying with every paid wash.
Your Laundry in Milwaukee has a loyalty program that can help you earn free time with the machines. You earn credits by washing your laundry. The credits vary depending on the size of the washer that you use. Those credits can then be redeemed for free time with the dryers. It is all tracked by a loyalty card.
FAQs about Free Dry Laundromats
Got questions? You’re not alone. We’ve received many questions about how free dry laundromats work, so let’s go over the most common questions and their answers.
Can I just dry at a laundromat?
Usually, you can just dry at a laundromat as a paying customer. However, some free dry laundromats will require you to pay for a wash in order to use their free dryers.
How much does it cost to dry at a laundromat?
The overage cost per load is around $3-$4 at a regular laundromat. Free dry laundromats are usually cheaper because you only pay to use the washer, not the dryer.
Nicole Thelin
Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.