SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY

Self-Service Laundry
in North Knoxville

Bright machines, pay-your-way machines, and enough capacity to finish a week of laundry in about an hour. Walk in at 1021 Heiskell Ave, tap your card, and get it done.

THE MACHINE LINEUP

Washers from 20 to 80 pounds

Our floor runs on high-efficiency washers in four sizes, so you match the machine to the pile instead of splitting one load across three small units. Everything spins fast and extracts hard, which means shorter drying time on the back end.

  • 20 lb ($4.75) — a normal load: shirts, jeans, everyday darks or lights. Perfect for one or two people.
  • 40 lb ($6.75) — a full hamper, a couple weeks of clothes, or a set of bed linens with room to spare.
  • 55 lb ($8.75) — family-sized. Wash the whole week at once, or a comforter plus sheets together.
  • 80 lb ($15) — the big one: multiple comforters, duvets, moving-day bedding, or a full household reset.

Not sure which to grab? Our guide on what size washer you need breaks it down by load, and the big dryers are sized to match so nothing comes out damp.

Aisle between two rows of high-efficiency washers at Express Laundry Center in Knoxville
Wide aisles, 20–80 lb machines, and a cart never far away.
PRICING

Self-Service Washer Pricing

ItemPriceDetails
20 lb washer$4.75One to two people, everyday load
40 lb washer$6.75Full hamper or a set of linens
55 lb washer$8.75Family-sized week of laundry
80 lb washer$15Comforters, bedding, big resets
Large dryersCoins / card / Apple PaySized to match every washer
PAY YOUR WAY

Card, Apple Pay, quarters, and your loyalty card

Pay however you like here. Tap a card or Apple Pay right at the machine, drop in quarters — two change machines are on the wall — or pay with your reloadable loyalty card. Start a wash, add dry time, top up mid-cycle.

Load your loyalty card at the kiosk and you get a reload bonus: put in $20 and you have $22 to spend, or load $40 and get $45. Reload once, and your balance is ready to pay on every visit.

HOW IT WORKS

Using the laundromat, step by step

First time in? It is genuinely simple. Here is the whole routine:

  1. Sort and load. Separate lights from darks, then pick a washer that fits the pile — see the sizes above.
  2. Add detergent. Pour it in, close the door, and choose your temperature and cycle.
  3. Tap to pay. Card, Apple Pay, quarters, or your loyalty card at the machine — however you like.
  4. Move to a dryer. When the wash finishes, transfer to one of the large dryers and set your time.
  5. Fold and go. Use the folding tables while everything is still warm, then you are out the door.

Want more detail before you come in? Our walkthrough on your first time at a laundromat covers detergent amounts, temperature choices, and the little things that make it easy.

THE SPACE

Bright, attended, and easy to park at

This is not the dim, sketchy laundromat you are picturing. The room is bright and clean, an attendant is on-site, and there is free parking right at the door, plus more behind the building so you are not hauling baskets across a lot. Free Wi-Fi keeps you productive while the machines run.

We are open 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, seven days a week, with the last wash starting at 8:00 PM. You will find us at 1021 Heiskell Ave, just off North Broadway near I-275 — easy to reach from North and Northwest Knoxville. See directions and details on our location page.

Seating area with tables, chairs and a TV beside the front windows at Express Laundry Center
Tables, chairs, a TV and free Wi-Fi while your load runs.
TIME & TIPS

In and out in about an hour

A typical full load runs roughly 30 minutes to wash and 30 to 40 to dry — call it an hour, start to folded. Doing several loads at once? Our larger washers let you run everything in parallel, so a whole week of laundry still wraps up in about the same window.

A few tricks to move fast:

  • Size up. One 55 lb washer beats three 20 lb loads on both time and cost.
  • Come off-peak — mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are the quietest.
  • Reload your loyalty card or bring quarters before you arrive so payment is quick.
  • Don't overpack the dryer; clothes tumble and dry faster with room to move.

Short on time entirely? Hand it to us with drop-off wash & fold at $2.00 per pound, ready the next business day, with pickup and delivery available as an add-on.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need quarters or coins?
No — quarters aren't required. Pay with coins, card, Apple Pay, or your reloadable loyalty card right at the machine, and change machines are on site. Load your loyalty card for a bonus: $20 becomes $22, $40 becomes $45.
What are your hours?
We are open 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, seven days a week. The last wash starts at 8:00 PM, so plan to get your final load going before then.
How much does it cost to wash a load?
Self-service washers are $4.75 for 20 lb, $6.75 for 40 lb, $8.75 for 55 lb, and $15 for the 80 lb machine. Drying is paid the same way — coins, card, Apple Pay, or your loyalty card.
Which washer size should I choose?
A 20 lb washer suits one or two people, a 40 lb handles a full hamper, a 55 lb covers a family week, and the 80 lb is for comforters and big loads. When in doubt, size up to save time.
How long does a full load take?
Figure about 30 minutes to wash and 30 to 40 to dry — roughly an hour start to folded. Using our larger washers lets you run several loads at once in about the same time.
Is the laundromat attended and safe?
Yes. The space is bright, clean, and attended, with free parking right at the door, plus more behind the building, and free Wi-Fi while you wait.
Where are you located?
We are at 1021 Heiskell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921, in Northwest Knoxville near North Broadway and I-275. Free parking is available at the door, plus more behind the building.
Can I wash comforters and other bulky items?
Absolutely. Our 55 lb and 80 lb washers handle comforters, duvets, and pillows. If you would rather drop them off, bulky items through wash & fold are priced per item: comforters are $20 (king/queen) or $15 (twin/full), duvets $15, and pillows $8.
QUESTIONS?

We're happy to help.

Call, email, or stop by 1021 Heiskell Ave in Knoxville — a real person will get back to you.