Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Common laundry question

[R.N. Johnson (cohoranda]

We have common washers that use about half the water of your typical washing 
machine, and the washers and dryers save about 1/3 on electricity.  Only one of 
our households had a particularly efficient washer prior to move in.  Two of 
our units have washer/dryer hookups, and 11 use the common laundry. Our units 
did not have the hook-ups so people had to pay to install their own.  One 
household actually has the hookups but doesn't use them.  I personally am glad 
to have the extra space.  I think many people who have had a washer in their 
home overestimate the time/potential hassle of using a common laundry.   And it 
can be fun to chat with the occasional common house passer by as you fold your 
laundry.

Randa Johnson
New Brighton Cohousing
Aptos, CA