Coin Laundry Equipment Repair
Every broken washer is lost quarters until the repair tech shows up
Bottom line
Accessible entry point; validate local supply before buying.
Coin laundry equipment repair companies service commercial washers, dryers, payment systems, water valves, bearings, belts, and controls for laundromats, apartment laundry rooms, hotels, and campuses. The angle is brutal uptime math: each broken machine stops earning immediately, so owners prioritize fast, competent repair.
Avg Revenue
$320K
Profit Margin
34%
Acquisition Multiple
1.8x - 3.6x
Startup Cost
$20K - $85K
How It Works
Technicians run service calls for laundromats and multi-family laundry rooms, diagnose commercial washers and dryers, replace parts, and often sell preventive maintenance plans. Revenue comes from trip fees, hourly labor, parts markups, emergency calls, and installation or relocation of machines.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Large installed base of expensive machines that must stay running
- +Parts markups and emergency labor lift margins
- +Recurring accounts with apartment buildings and laundromat chains
- +Can expand into machine sales, installation, or route ownership
Cons
- -Requires diagnostic skill across multiple machine brands
- -Parts availability can delay jobs and frustrate customers
- -Owner may need to answer urgent calls outside normal hours
Best For
Mechanical service operators who want a focused B2B route around laundromats and apartment laundry rooms
Operating Costs
Costs include a stocked service van, common parts, diagnostic tools, technician wages, fuel, insurance, and vendor relationships with equipment distributors. Margin depends on first-visit fix rate and route density.
SBA Financing Estimator
Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service
Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Where to Buy
Shows laundromat profit margins around 20%-35% and cash flow from $15K-$300K/year, underscoring the value of machine uptime
Commercial washers and dryers can cost thousands per machine, making repair cheaper than replacement for many owners
Marketplace for laundromats and commercial laundry operators that rely on service technicians to keep equipment operating
Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $576K–$1.2M
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Largest business-for-sale marketplace in the US
SBA loans and business acquisition financing — get funded fast
ROBS financing — use retirement funds to buy a business tax-free
Bookkeeping for small business owners — hands-off financials
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