Surveillance Systems for Laundromats: Where You Should Install Cameras

People rely on laundromats every day to provide them with an efficient way to wash and dry their clothes quickly. But does your laundromat give your customers a warm, fuzzy feeling when it comes to their safety? If not, they may go to the laundromat down the street where they feel more secure.

A CCTV system can provide your customers and employees with the safe environment they want – and protect your business against theft, property damage, vandalism, and more. Plus, it will improve your laundromat’s reputation, which will keep your customers coming back and recommending it to others.

Locations to Install Security Cameras in Your Laundromat

As you design your laundromat’s security plan, you should consider installing cameras in the following locations:

Entrances

A fixed, high- resolution camera should be installed at each entry door, so you can identify and record every person walking into and out of your business. This camera should provide a recognizable image so you and law enforcement, if needed, can easily identify each person if a theft or incident occurs on your property.

In order to reduce backlight conditions that can affect your camera images, cameras should be positioned in a location that will minimize the effect of the light coming in through the door or any windows as the person walks in during daylight hours.

Counter/Office/Cash Register

An indoor dome security camera placed over your counter or office area can help you monitor your employees’ productivity and customer service, so you can reward your hard workers and reprimand any lazy or rude employees. Also, a camera will enable you to monitor your employees’ shift times when you are not on the premises.

If your laundromat offers dry cleaning and drop-off laundry services, your business will have a cash register on the premises. A high-resolution CCTV box camera installed above your register can help you keep track of all financial transactions. If your employees are skimming cash from your business or using customer credit cards to process phony sales to pocket the cash, you will find out about it – enabling you to prosecute the thief.

Change Machine(s)

You may want to consider installing not one, but two, security cameras above your change machine to observe it from different angles. Prominently displayed, high-resolution, small bullet cameras, that are vandal-proof, can help you:

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  Spot anyone tampering with or trying to break into the machine.

  
  


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  Determine if your bill changer(s) is jammed.

  
  


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  Deter a possible theft and/or vandalism of the machine since people will know that they are being watched.

  
  


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  And the police identify any thieves or vandals – leading to a speedy arrest.

  
  

Product Dispensers

If your laundromat has a machine(s) dispensing detergent or fabric softener, you should install a dome or bullet style camera above it. Just like your cash machine, you will be able to see if your soap machine is being tapered with or broken into, enabling you to take the necessary action to catch the thieves or vandals.

Washing Machines/Dryers

Depending upon the size of your business, you may need to install several security cameras in your laundromat to ensure you have no blind spots of coverage. Wide-angle general surveillance dome or bullet cameras installed over your washer and dryer area can help you:

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  Determine if your machines are working properly – enabling you to minimize the downtime of your machines.

  
  


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  Detect if a water pipe or hose has burst during the night, so you can take immediate action to control any water damage.

  
  


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  Identify if customers or employees are taking other people’s clothing or personal items.

  
  


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  Find out if your employees are stealing from you or giving their friends, family, and/or favorite customers free laundry products or free usage of your washers and dryers.

  
  


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  Discover fraudulent loss claims made by customers who say they put money into a machine, but it did not start.

  
  


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  Verify any claims of slips or falls on your premises.

  
  

Additionally, due to the high heat and humidity from washer and dryer machine usage, any cameras you install should be weatherproof.

Parking Lots

Whether your laundromat is a free-standing building or part of a strip mall, you should consider installing an outdoor infrared bullet camera or outdoor PTZ camera to observe suspicious behavior outside your entrances and to monitor your customers’ cars for theft or vandalism. Plus, after dark, outdoor cameras will make your female customers feel more secure when they are transferring laundry from their car to your business and vice versa.

CCTV Dynamics Provides the Right Security Solution for Your Laundromat

A comprehensive video camera package or individual security components from CCTV Dynamics installed in your laundromat can ensure your customers’ safety – giving them peace of mind and ensuring your profitability. Plus, in the event of theft or vandalism, you will have the video evidence you need to provide to law enforcement to help them catch and prosecute the criminals.

Visit CCTV Dynamics’ website today for more information on the right surveillance solution for your business.