Real vend prices, real utility costs, and a 50/50 split you can check with a calculator. Run your own numbers below.
Slide to match your property. Estimates use our standard vend prices, a 50/50 revenue split, and the per-load utility costs shown further down this page.
*Estimates, not a quote. Actual results vary with resident count, machine mix, utilization and utility rates. Utility estimate: ≈$0.61 per completed load (water, sewer, electricity, gas).
A completed load is one wash ($2.25) and one dry ($2.00). Here is the whole dollar, out in the open.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wash revenue | $2.25 |
| Dry revenue | $2.00 |
| Total gross revenue per completed load | $4.25 |
| Property owner share (50% commission) | $2.13 |
| Estimated washer utility cost | ≈ $0.29 |
| Estimated dryer utility cost | ≈ $0.32 |
| Total estimated utility cost | ≈ $0.61 |
| Estimated remaining revenue after utilities | ≈ $1.52 / load |
At a standard 50/50 revenue-sharing agreement, you receive ≈$2.13 for every completed wash-and-dry cycle. After the estimated $0.61 in combined water, sewer, electricity and natural gas, your property retains ≈$1.52 per completed load.
A professionally managed laundry room provides dependable monthly income while increasing the value of your property.
| Number of machines | Typical monthly revenue potential* |
|---|---|
| 2–4 machines | Up to $1,800+ |
| 5–8 machines | Up to $3,250+ |
| 9–12 machines | Up to $4,750+ |
| 13–16 machines | Up to $4,150+ |
| 17–20 machines | Up to $9,300+ |
| 21–30 machines | Up to $10,100+ |
| 31–40 machines | Up to $8,600+ |
| 41–50 machines | Up to $12,600+ |
*Gross revenue potential at strong utilization. Every property differs, the calculator above is tuned to your building.
| Apartment units | Recommended machines (washers + dryers) |
|---|---|
| 1–10 | 2 |
| 11–20 | 4 |
| 21–30 | 6–8 |
| 31–40 | 8–10 |
| 41–50 | 12–15 |
| 51–75 | 15–20 |
| 76–100 | 20–28 |
| 101–150 | 28–40 |
| 151–200 | 40–55 |
| 201–300 | 55–80 |
| 300+ | 80+ (layout & multiple rooms) |
You can absolutely buy your own machines. Here's what that road actually costs.
Every day a machine is out of service means lost revenue and frustrated residents. Our preventative maintenance program exists to keep the room earning.
Free assessment. We'll count your units, size the room, and show you the same math with your property's numbers in it.