Overview
Laundry is an included service for residential students and there is no charge for the use of the machines. Each residence hall or house is equipped with washers and dryers. Washers and dryers in student residences, academic and administrative custodial rooms are repaired by Facilities Management or an approved contractor retained by Facilities Management.
To report a problem, please submit a Facilities Management maintenance service request with a detailed description of the problem, exact location of the unit and the equipment # if applicable.
Tips for Using Washers and Dryers
- Do not overload the machines: leave 5 inches between the top of your clothes and the top of the basket.
- Pile clothes loosely. Do not pack in tight.
- Use only detergent labeled “HE”. HE pods are a convenient way to dispense detergent, as 1 pod = 1 load. Use no more than 2 tablespoons for liquid detergent. Too much detergent will produce soapy residue on clothes at the end of the wash cycle. It will also adversely affect the next wash cycle on that machine. Please do not use powdered detergents!
- Clean the dryer lint filter before and after each load.