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How Much Does it Cost to Run a Laundromat? (+ Cost Saving Tips)

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A person who is searching for the cost to run a laundromat if it is obvious that they want to open a laundromat as it is considered a semi-active business and just want to be aware of the cost they need to run it. So this article will guide you about the cost to run a laundromat in detail. 

Cost to run a laundromat

  • An average-sized laundromat will cost to run from $200000 to $5000000.
  • The cost spent on equipment to start a laundromat is from $21300 to $477500.
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Laundromat

Before running a laundromat you should go through the all cost spent at different levels that is being explained next.

The cost spent on the various equipment required for the laundromat

The following is the list of the equipment that is required to run a laundromat.

  • Security system
  • Washers
  • Dries.
  • Banking ATM. 
  • Bill
  • Soap vending machine
  • Folding tables
  • Chairs. 
  • Signage. 
  • Water heater. 
  • Electrical panel upgrades. 

Security system:

A laundromat is considered a good idea for a side business and it doesn’t require any staff. But you need to have a good security system. Having less staff on site a person needs to spend more on sound security and a digital employee that will always keep an eye on the system and things. You can also manage it by monitoring yourself or even you can pay for monitoring services to the company. The best place to start a laundromat should be in a neighborhood where there is a large amount of rental units and low-income housing but should ensure that the location is safe and ensure to be free from criminal activity. 

Laundromat
Laundromat
  • The approximate cost of a security system which includes multiple cameras and sensors is from $2500 to $7500 but depends on the system’s complexity. 
  • The cost of installing a monitoring system is from $30 to $200 per month. 

Washers:

To run a laundromat there is a need for washers that are of two sizes one is the regular and the second is the large load size. There are some types of commercial washers that have an integrated payment system having a debit and credit transaction system and avoiding the use of coins. But having these types of washers will cost more. 

Laundromat
Laundromat
  • The cost of having a coin-operated machine is from $1500 to $6000 which does vary according to the age, make, and model of the washer machine. 
  • The cost of a front load washer is from $2200 to $6500.

Dryer:

To run a laundromat you can use the commercial dryers by purchasing a new dryer Or using the used one and the cost of using the dryer varies accordingly. 

  • The cost to use a used dryer is from $600 to $5000.
  • The cost to use a new commercial coin-operated dryer is as low as $1000 to $15000 Or more. 
  • The cost of most of the dryers for the new establishment with the installation cost for $2500 per machine. 

Soap vending machine:

  • The cost of a new soap vending machine is upto $3000.
  • The cost of a used soap vending machine is up to $300.

It’s an easy way to keep the machine soap and present table which will attract the client and make them buy your soap when they want to clean the laundry.

Foldable table:

Having a long laundromat space is not just what you need as you also need to have a space to fold the freshly dried laundry. So you need to spend money on the tables where the client can easily fold their laundry. The Stand of the folding table it’s not so expensive.

  • The cost of buying a table is from $150 to $500 per table.
  • That will make it cost $450 to $1500 for 3 tables. 

Chairs:

As the chairs are not so compulsory but they represent in a way of professionalism. the cost of the commercial great chairs is from $60 to $300.

Laundromat
Laundromat

Signage:

Using Signage is a good source of marketing for the location as it indicates the business type sign and branding or adding advertising. The cost of a sign is as little as $500 and as much as $20000 depending on the location, type, and size of the sign. 

Laundromat
Laundromat

Conclusion:

For the person who wants to run a laundromat but cannot afford the cost to install it, they do have many financial funding options such as traditional commercial loans, business lines of credit, small business loans, and investors. You should also know about the cost of electricity and water expenses which is from $40000 to $85000 per month. So to run a laundromat you should have a proper business structure plan for what to do and what to not.

FAQ’s

How much you can earn through a laundromat? 

A person can earn from 30000 to 1 million per year by running a laundromat. 

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