Aquastar Laundry

My first/​last visit today, Male manager rolled his eyes at me, the coin release to get my money back didn’t work. He rolled his eyes at me and told me there was nothing that he can do gave me back $ 0.75, he walked away. I left the $ 0.75 on the counter, told him to put that towards customer service. Another customer told me he was also very rude to her in the past.

Clean facility, clean restrooms and wifi. The air conditioning sucks!!! There is parking in the back and the front!!! 3 tv’s. I give it a three because the air conditioning sucks!!!

I really like the fact that this place was clean and the older woman working seemed very attentive but I’m here to do laundry and in rating it as such I was not very happy. Carts for transporting clothes are limited and dryers, my goodness, every other one was broken. The air was not on and needless to say I lost weight while doing laundry so I guess I killed two birds with one stone. I’d recommend doing laundry on a week day or be prepared to fight for dryer time.

This place is almost twice as expensive as every other laundry spot I’ve been too in town. I felt like I was doing laundry in a different state. The only thing you seem to get for your money is a lack of sewage smell that you get in other places. 1 quarter gets you 4 minutes of drying time. Who owns this place? The Corleone family?

Very friendly staff. The place was clean, vending machines were stocked, and the free WiFi was a surprising bonus! We have a laundry mat 2 miles from the house, but I would gladly drive to this place.

***UPDATE***
I’m lowering my star rating to 2 because Aqua Star has been neglecting to keep the washing machines operational. I’d say, conservatively, 80% of the white front-​loading washers do not work. Additionally, it’s becoming more of a challenge to get a dryer as more and more of them are inoperable, too. The honeymoon is over…
ORIGINAL REVIEW
Going to a Laundromat is like getting a colonoscopy — you know it’s something that has to be done so all you’re hoping for is to get in and out with as little discomfort as possible. Fortunately, Aquastar Laundry does a fantastic job of turning an otherwise traumatic experience into something you just might not hate so much if you’re required to do it again — unlike the colonoscopy!
We’ve all been there — that tired, old, broken-​down Laundromat that has you questioning whether your clothes will be cleaner coming out than they were going in. Upon entering Aquastar you feel a rush of relief as you take in all the shiny brushed aluminum machines, the sparkling floor tiles, laundry carts efficiently stowed in neat rows in the corner, flat-​screen TVs tuned to the afternoon variety talk programs, and bathrooms that have you thinking, «You know — there’s no place like home but I might just be able to make a deposit here, if I have to.»
Alright, so here’s what Aquastar offers their patrons… First, and foremost for me, they offer a facility that does not evoke an urge to be immunized. Second, they offer working washers and dryers, each in two sizes: large and extra large. The large washers will run you $ 2.25 for a 29 minute wash while the XL washer is $ 4.25. The dryers will run you 50¢ per 8 minutes. Third, FREE WiFi. Fourth, a variety of vending machines for the requisite sundry items, plus vending machines for sodas and snacks — even ice cream. And lastly, an on-​duty employee that keeps this place is tip-​top condition.
Some other items to mention just in closing are the tables, massage chair, and location. The tables are all two-​tiered with the smaller of the two overhanging the larger bottom table. At each end of the table are shaped metal rods for hanging clothing. All the tables appeared very clean and free of dirt, and lint. Next, yep, they have a massage chair and you can shiatsu your sore back for 3 coma-​inducing minutes for just 8 bits! Or, should you be requiring something stronger, there’s a Chinese Massage parlor just a few doors down. Lastly, location. Just inside the loop at Hwy 410 and Culebra, just past the CVS, on the right. There’s a burger joint in the same strip should the mood strike.
The fact is, Laundromats are a necessary evil for many people. The existence of one that doesn’t drive you to refund your most recent meal is like finding an oasis in the desert. And despite the prices being a tad more expensive and a bit farther away, this will be my go-​to facility for the forseeable futur