Here’s a summary of what customers describe about Suds N Swirl:
Pricing:
- Small/medium load washer: $3.50
- Oversized washer (up to 3 loads): $8.00
- Regular dryer: $3.25 for 45 minutes
- Large dryers: $3.50 (20 min), $4.75 (30 min), or $6.50 (45 min)
- Detergent: $1 per use
- Generally described as expensive, but acknowledged as the only option in town
Equipment:
- 2 top-load washing machines for small loads
- 3 front-load washing machines for small loads
- 2 front-load washing machines for 3 loads
- 2 front-load washing machines for 4 loads
- 4 small dryers
- 8 large dryers (2 reported out of order in one review)
- Described as new equipment
Services:
- Self-service laundry
Facility:
- Consistently described as clean
- Well-maintained
- Clean restroom
Staff:
- On-site from 9 am to 4 or 5 pm daily
- Extended hours (till 9 pm) on some nights
Operating Hours:
- New hours mentioned as more customer-friendly
Payment:
- Coin-operated
- Bill to coin exchange machine available
- ATM on-site
Amenities:
- 3 metal wire baskets on wheels for moving laundry
- Soap dispensers (Tide, All, Bounce, OxiClean options)
- 2 large tables for folding/sorting
- Inside and outside seating
- Restroom
- Change machine (accepts $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills)
Location:
- In Seward, Alaska (specific location not mentioned)
- Only public laundromat in the area
Customer Experience:
- Generally positive reviews
- Appreciated for cleanliness and functionality of machines
- Can get busy, with potential wait times for machines
- Dryers noted as being hot and effective
Overall Impression:
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- New, efficient equipment
- Convenient location
- Expensive, but acknowledged as the only option in town
- Adequate amenities for customer needs
Conclusion: On the whole, Suds N Swirl in Seward, Alaska appears to be a clean and well-maintained laundromat with new washers and dryers in good condition. While the reviews mention that it is clean and the equipment functions well, they are pretty critical when it comes to the price. Since this is the only available public laundromat in that area, nothing much can be said regarding the prices. The facility has washers and dryers in various sizes to accommodate the different needs; the facility also includes folding tables, laundry carts, and even on-premises detergent dispensers. Having an ATM and a change machine just adds to the convenience. Sometimes a bit tight with people, but customers appreciate the general service and recognize its value since this is the only place available to town. Other customers have appreciated the recent change in operating hours.
