Serving East Knoxville

A Laundromat East Knoxville
Families Actually Count On

From Magnolia Avenue, Burlington, and the Chilhowee Park side, Express Laundry Center is a short drive west — a bright, attended laundromat with big machines and next-day wash & fold. Not up for the drive? We'll pick it up and bring it back folded.

Where we are

A short drive west from East Knoxville

Let's be straight with you: our store isn't sitting on Magnolia Avenue. Express Laundry Center is at 1021 Heiskell Ave, just off North Broadway near I-275 in Northwest Knoxville. From most of East Knoxville — Burlington, the Chilhowee Park area, the neighborhoods along Magnolia — it's a straightforward, few-minute hop west across town.

That short trip buys you a lot: a clean, well-lit room, machines that actually fit a family's load, free parking right at the door, and staff on site while you're here. If you'd rather skip the drive entirely, our pickup & delivery service brings the laundromat to your doorstep instead. Either way, East Knoxville is squarely in our service area.

Pay your way

Tap a card, use Apple Pay, or drop in quarters

Nobody in East Knoxville should have to plan a laundry trip around one way to pay. Use whatever's easiest: quarters, a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or your reloadable loyalty card — and the loyalty card earns Wash Points toward future washes. Tap, start, done.

Two change machines on the wall turn bills into quarters if that's how you'd rather do it, so you're never stuck either way. For renters and families juggling a tight week, that small thing takes a real errand off the list.

Big loads, handled

Machines sized for real family laundry

East Knoxville households aren't washing one sweater at a time. We run high-efficiency washers from 20 lb all the way up to 80 lb, plus large dryers that finish fast. A week's worth of towels, kids' clothes, and bedding can go through in one or two big loads instead of babysitting a home machine all weekend.

Here's the self-service pricing, no surprises: $4.75 for a 20 lb washer, $6.75 for 40 lb, $8.75 for 60 lb, and $15 for the 80 lb. Comforters, sleeping bags, and other bulky items are welcome too — see our large-item laundry page for how we handle the oversized stuff.

Drop it and go

Next-day wash & fold for busy weeks

Some weeks you just don't have a spare two hours. Drop your laundry with us and pick it up clean, folded, and ready to put away — usually the next day. Our wash & fold is $2.00 per pound, so a big bag of mixed laundry stays affordable.

Prefer to stay and run it yourself? Our self-service laundromat is open every day with plenty of machines, free Wi-Fi, and a comfortable place to wait. You choose how hands-on you want to be.

Pickup & delivery

Rather not drive? We'll come to you

If crossing town isn't in the cards this week, we bring the service to East Knoxville. Pickup & delivery is available as an add-on to wash & fold: we grab your bags, wash and fold them, and return them to your door — no drive, no traffic, no lost afternoon.

Because routes and timing vary, we don't quote a delivery fee online. Call us at (865) 281-3381 for current route pricing and to see what days we're covering near you. It's an easy option for families, renters, and anyone without a reliable way to haul laundry across town.

A space you can trust

Bright, attended, and easy to spend time in

A laundromat should feel safe and cared for, not like somewhere you rush out of. Ours is bright, clean, and attended during all open hours, with free parking right at the door and free Wi-Fi if you want to catch up on work or let the kids stay occupied.

We're open 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, seven days a week, and the last wash starts at 8:00 PM — so an early start or an after-work run both fit. Want the exact address and directions from the East side? Check our location page, and if you're closer to town center, our Knoxville laundromat overview covers the wider area too.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How far is Express Laundry Center from East Knoxville?
Our store is at 1021 Heiskell Ave in Northwest Knoxville, a short drive west from the Magnolia Avenue, Burlington, and Chilhowee Park areas. For most East Knoxville neighborhoods it's just a few minutes across town, and pickup & delivery is available if you'd rather not make the trip.
Do you have a location right in East Knoxville?
No — we're honest about that. Our single store is on Heiskell Ave near North Broadway and I-275. We serve East Knoxville as part of our service area, both for folks who drive over and through our pickup & delivery option.
Do I need quarters to use your machines?
Not at all — quarters are just one option. You can pay with quarters, a card, Apple Pay, or your reloadable loyalty card, which earns Wash Points toward future washes. Change machines are on site if you need quarters.
How much does it cost to wash a large load?
Self-service washers run $4.75 for 20 lb, $6.75 for 40 lb, $8.75 for 60 lb, and $15 for the 80 lb machine. The bigger washers are great for family loads, bedding, and towels.
What does wash & fold cost and how fast is it?
Wash & fold is $2.00 per pound with next-day turnaround. Drop off your laundry and pick it up clean and folded, usually the following day.
Can you pick up and deliver my laundry in East Knoxville?
Yes. Pickup & delivery is available as an add-on to wash & fold. Call us at (865) 281-3381 for current route pricing and the days we're covering near you, since routes and timing vary.
What are your hours?
We're open 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, seven days a week. The last wash starts at 8:00 PM, so plan your final load before then.
Can I wash comforters and other bulky items there?
Yes. Our large washers handle comforters, sleeping bags, and other oversized items, and large or bulky items are $15 per item for wash & fold. There's plenty of capacity for the things that won't fit a home machine.
QUESTIONS?

We're happy to help.

Call, email, or stop by 1021 Heiskell Ave in Knoxville — a real person will get back to you.