Nina’s Launderette

 Here’s the short answer upfront: most operators break even on coin-operated laundry equipment somewhere between 18 and 36 months . The exact timing depends on foot traffic, pricing, energy costs, and whether you buy or rent the machines. Anyone who’s run numbers on a laundromat knows it’s rarely the machines alone that make or break the payback — it’s the context they’re dropped into. Below is the longer, honest version. The one that doesn’t gloss over the dull bits. How long does it usually take to break even on laundry machines? If you’re working with average Australian conditions — suburban foot traffic, standard wash pricing, and sensible operating hours — break-even often lands around the two-year mark . Some operators hit it sooner. Others take longer. The difference usually comes down to three things: How much cash goes out in the first 12 months How reliably machines are used, day in and day out How many surprises pop up along the way Anyone who’s tried to forecast income ...

 Why do some laundromat owners make money almost from day one, while others spend years digging themselves out of equipment mistakes? Most of the time, it comes down to the questions they asked before they signed a rental agreement or handed over cash for machines. Here’s the short answer upfront: renting or buying coin laundry equipment isn’t about price alone. It’s about reliability, service support, customer behaviour, and how much risk you’re willing to carry when things break at 7am on a Saturday. Below are the practical, slightly hard-earned questions worth asking before you lock anything in. What problem am I actually trying to solve by renting or buying? This sounds obvious, but it’s the most skipped step. Are you: Opening your first laundromat and trying to limit upfront spend? Replacing unreliable machines that keep eating coins? Expanding an existing site that already has steady foot traffic? Renting often appeals to first-time operators who want predictable costs and f...