"why would a laundromat owner upgrade when their '80s/'90s machines work fine?)"
To save on energy bills. Newer machines are much more energy efficient for the same level of cleanliness. In some cities, ordinances may make them swap for more enviro-friendly machines.
Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving. -Terry Pratchett
"why would a laundromat owner upgrade when their '80s/'90s machines work fine?)"
To save on energy bills. Newer machines are much more energy efficient for the same level of cleanliness. In some cities, ordinances may make them swap for more enviro-friendly machines.
Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving. -Terry Pratchett