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Self-Service Laundromats — Do Your Own Wash in Alaska

5 of the 52 laundromats we track in Alaska have self-service, coin- or card-operated machines. Full listings for every city are on the Alaska page.

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Two very different businesses share the word laundry: one where you load the machines yourself, and one where you hand over a bag and come back later. Places here are the first kind. Bring quarters or a card depending on the machines, and check the largest washer size before you drive over — a king comforter needs a 60-pound drum, and not every location has one.

Anchorage 2

  1. City Laundromat

    1139 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK 99501

    NOW Open 7 days a week 24 hrs

    Open 24 hoursWash & foldPickup & deliveryAttendant on dutyLarge machines
    Call Website All Anchorage

  2. Quantum Laundry Lounge

    409 W Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503-1918

    Mon-Sun 9am-11pm

    Card / app payWash & foldPickup & delivery
    Call Website All Anchorage

Fairbanks 1

  1. Coin-King Laundromat

    431 Gaffney Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4912

    Card / app payWash & foldAttendant on dutyLarge machines
    Call Website All Fairbanks

Palmer 1

  1. Idita-Wash

    1150 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK 99645-6967

    Mon–Sun 7am-7pm

    Wash & foldPickup & delivery
    Call Website All Palmer

Sterling 1

  1. Sophie's Suds

    38585 Swanson River Rd, Sterling, AK 99672

    Tue-Thu 10am-6pm

    Wash & fold
    Call Website All Sterling
Peak hours decide whether this takes one hour or three. Weekend mornings and the first evening after a holiday fill every machine; weekday mid-mornings are usually empty. Many places post machine availability or a live count online, and an attendant on site means someone can reset a machine that eats your money.

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Good to know

How much does a load cost at a self-service laundromat?

Commonly $2.50-4.50 for a standard washer and $0.25-0.50 per few minutes of drying, so a typical load runs $5-8 all in. Large-capacity washers for bedding cost more, often $6-9 a cycle.

Do laundromats still take quarters?

Many do, and plenty have moved to cards or apps. Locations differ inside the same chain, so check before you arrive with nothing but bills — change machines exist but are the first thing to break.

How long does laundry take at a laundromat?

About 25-35 minutes to wash and 30-45 to dry, so budget an hour and a half for one load. Doing several loads at once is exactly why people come here rather than using a home machine.

Are laundromats open 24/7?

While many locations operate standard daytime hours, select self-service laundromats offer round-the-clock service. Across Alaska, you can explore 5 local laundromats to find facilities that accommodate 24/7 access.

Does a laundromat take credit cards?

Modern self-service laundromats increasingly accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile app payments alongside traditional quarters. Throughout Alaska, our catalog features 5 laundromats, allowing you to check equipment details and preferred payment methods.