I came to this laundromat expecting a simple experience, but it turned into one of the most frustrating customer service experiences I've had.
Before starting, I specifically asked an employee which washer I should use because I wanted to make sure I didn't have any issues. She told me she didn't know but said none of the machines had been having problems.
After spending $9 on a washer and adding liquid detergent, Tide Pods, scent beads, fabric softener, and laundry sanitizer, I noticed about 20 minutes later that the machine was still stuck on the pre-wash cycle. There wasn't a single sud in sight, just water continuously running.
I asked another employee--an older woman--if it was normal for the machine to stay on pre-wash that long. She acted like I was inconveniencing her. After pressing several buttons, she finally admitted the machine was broken and told me I had to move all of my soaking wet towels and laundry into another washer myself.
When I asked what was going to be done about all of the laundry products I had just wasted, she laughed, said, "There's nothing I can do," and walked away. She eventually brought over a cart, but instead of offering to help, apologize, or show any concern, she stood over me while I struggled to move heavy, soaking wet laundry. I got completely soaked in the process, nearly slipped walking back and forth, and she continued humming and singing as if nothing had happened.
After I continued expressing how rude and unprofessional the situation was, they did pay for another washer, which they absolutely should have since the original machine was broken. However, the only acknowledgment of all the laundry products I lost was a small cup of Tide detergent. That didn't come close to replacing everything I had already put into the first machine, including liquid detergent, Tide Pods, scent beads, fabric softener, and laundry sanitizer.
Machines break--I understand that. What I don't understand is laughing at a customer, showing no empathy, offering no apology, and making someone handle soaking wet laundry alone while acting as though they're the inconvenience. Customer service costs nothing, and this experience showed a complete lack of it.
Since this business only has one location, I was surprised to find that the website photos looked nothing like the laundromat I walked into. The difference between the advertised appearance and the actual facility was significant. read more