Conference & Events Planning

Laundry Information

Conference guests: here’s a quick-start guide to doing laundry on campus. There is a more detailed FAQ below if you have additional questions.

Reed uses a swipe-card system instead of quarters to operate laundry machines. In order to do laundry, you must "load" your Reed swipe card with money via the Campus eCard system. Be sure to click at the link at the bottom of the page that says, "conference card deposit" (should look like this):

laundry navigations screen shot

You will need to have your swipe card number (Campus ID), which is printed on the front of your swipe card. It costs $1.50 for a standard wash cycle and $1.50 for a standard dry cycle.

After loading your card, you should be able to use it in your dorm. More detailed instructions are available at each laundry room, and also below.

FAQ

How much does it cost to do a load of laundry?

It costs $1.50 for a standard wash cycle and $1.50 for a standard dry cycle.

How do I operate the laundry machines?

Washer

  1. Load clothes and all products (soap, bleach, etc.)
  2. Select machine using reader's numeric keypad and press ENTER.
    Note: To cancel a transaction press CANCEL before swiping card.
  3. The transaction will be deducted from your laundry account.
  4. Select cycle on washer by pressing fabric settings button.

Dryer

  1. Select machine using reader's numeric keypad and press ENTER.
    Note: To cancel a transaction press CANCEL before swiping card.
  2. To add dry time before starting the dryer press the ADD TIME key.
  3. Swipe card within ten seconds to complete the transaction.
  4. Select cycle on dryer by pressing fabric settings button.

These directions are also posted in all the laundry rooms.

How do I add money to laundry account?

By credit or debit card: go to the Campus eCard system to add money. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

How do I see how much money I have on my laundry account?

After you swipe your card to do a load of laundry, the card reader will display your remaining balance.

What do I do if a laundry machine is broken?

Contact Facilities at 503-777-7283 or physical-plant@reed.edu. Please make sure you report both the location of the machine and the number posted on the front of it.

What do I do if my swipe card stops working after loading it with money, or if I lose my card?

Contact Conference Events Planning at 503-777-7522. They will need to have either your email receipt from loading your card, or your swipe card number.