Commercial Laundry Equipment Sales

Sell commercial washers, dryers, and laundry equipment

Startup Cost
$300,000-$1,500,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
18-30 months
Profit Potential
$33,000-$208,000/month

Overview

Commercial laundry dealers generate $400,000-$2,500,000 annually with 20-38% margins.

In 2025, multifamily housing and laundromats need equipment.

Revenue from commercial washers ($2,000-$12,000 per unit), commercial dryers ($2,000-$10,000), stacked units for apartments ($3,000-$6,000), payment systems and technology, service contracts ($100-$400 monthly per machine), and parts sales.

Services include apartment laundry equipment, laundromat equipment packages, on-premise laundry for hotels/hospitals, payment card systems, service and maintenance contracts, and parts and supplies.

Successful dealers provide laundry room design, offer financing and leasing, sell payment system technology, service equipment sold, and work with property managers and laundromat operators.

Property managers and laundromat owners as clients.

Marketing through multifamily property management, apartment associations, laundromat brokers, commercial real estate, and direct sales.

Required Skills

  • Commercial Laundry Equipment
  • Sales
  • Service & Repair
  • Payment Systems
  • Property Management Relations
  • Installation

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Recurring service contract revenue
  • Payment system technology adds value
  • Multifamily housing market strong
  • Parts sales high-margin income
  • Equipment replacement cycles predictable

Cons

  • Need service technicians and parts inventory
  • Equipment installation logistics
  • Competition from national distributors
  • Property manager purchasing processes
  • Water/utility connections complex

How to Get Started

  1. Become authorized dealer for laundry brands
  2. Invest in equipment inventory and service facility
  3. Build service department and parts stock
  4. Hire sales and service technicians
  5. Market to property managers and laundromat owners
  6. Design laundry rooms and sell equipment packages
  7. Provide installation and ongoing service

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