Investor · Akron, OH · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 4k+ votes
Hi BP! I have been looking for a solution for laundry in my 4 unit and I found this Shine pay bluetooth hardware/phone app that will let tenants scan a qr code to pay for wash or dry cycles in regular residential machines. I like the idea of this solution since I really don't want to invest in expensive commercial machines for this building and I only have 4 single women living there that won't generate boat loads of laundry. Has anyone had experience with this app or something similar? https://shinepay.co/
TY @Chad Hale! I am now looking into payrange as well they are having a deal on their bluetooth key right now. How many machines did you install it on?
@Patrick M. Free to install. They take a small (couple percent?) percentage of laundry income. It was so small, I didn't care. The time saved collecting and depositing coins at a bank was a no brainer for me.
@Chad Hale interesting... thanks, it seems like both are very hands off and can run with coins as well.
I put a change machine in during the pandemic so that eliminated any hassle. I do like cash, and I am local to my buildings... so there is zero hassle.
But I like it if I ever automate more and run from a distance. I think it can also justify a higher fee for convenience.
I would do it today if I could charge 50 cents more than coins
I extensively researched payment systems. I went with ShinePay for the following reasons
good customer support with a phone number
their system counts coins
works without cellular or wifi service.
they have a kiosk
and they have EV charging which a couple of my tenants requested. Added a new source of revenue. Pretty cool
All part of the same system. I spoke with a rep and they have some access control for doors coming out. Still haven’t done that but the EV and laundry solutions I have from them work great.
@Jill F. with a residential machine shinepay said you have to have powerpay installed first by a licensed electrician to use shinepay. Makes sense if you have machines already but the added cost if you don't might not make sense.
Thanks for this recommendation @Chad Hale! Payrange seems like an easier, more affordable option than Shinepay. Especially when you have 8 machined to install it on!
Thanks for this recommendation @Chad Hale! Payrange seems like an easier, more affordable option than Shinepay. Especially when you have 8 machined to install it on!
I am shopping for both shinepay and payranch. I found out you need to install a juction box in between plug and machine by hiring an electricien the payranch needs a blue box which I do not know how to connect with the washer or dryer to make it works?