Apartment Laundry Equipment
Coin-operated and card-operated laundry equipment for apartment complexes, condos, and multi-family properties. Generate revenue, improve resident satisfaction, and provide convenient on-site laundry amenities with Speed Queen commercial washers and dryers.
Why Apartment Owners Install On-Site Laundry
On-site laundry facilities generate revenue, improve resident satisfaction, and increase property value while providing a convenient amenity that residents expect in modern apartment communities.
Understanding Laundry Room Revenue Potential
Apartment laundry facilities generate passive income through coin or card payments for wash and dry cycles. Revenue depends on unit count, equipment capacity, pricing, and resident usage patterns.
Typical usage averages 1–2 loads per resident per week. A 50-unit property with standard pricing ($2.00 wash, $1.75 dry) and average usage generates $6,000–$9,000 annually. Larger properties generate proportionally more revenue.
Equipment typically pays for itself within 2–4 years from laundry revenue alone, with continued income for 15–20+ years of equipment service life. This doesn't include increased property value and rent premiums from offering on-site laundry amenities.
Equipment Sizing by Property Size
Equipment capacity should match resident population and expected usage to minimize wait times while avoiding excess equipment that sits idle. Most properties benefit from a mix of washer and dryer sizes.
Coin-Op vs Card-Op Payment Systems
Modern laundry payment systems range from traditional coin operation to smartphone-enabled card systems with remote monitoring and revenue tracking capabilities.
How On-Site Laundry Improves Resident Satisfaction
Convenient access to quality laundry facilities ranks consistently high in resident satisfaction surveys. On-site laundry eliminates the time, cost, and inconvenience of trips to off-site laundromats or laundry services.
Residents save 2–4 hours weekly when laundry is available on-site. No driving to laundromats, no loading/unloading cars, no waiting in unfamiliar facilities. Residents can start laundry and return to their apartments while cycles run.
Quality commercial equipment completes cycles faster and provides better cleaning results than older residential machines, further improving the resident experience and justifying on-site laundry pricing.
Properties We Serve
CLEC supplies laundry equipment for all types of multi-family residential properties across Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Apartment Laundry FAQ
Common questions about coin-op and card-op laundry equipment for multi-family properties.
Call 561-848-0054 to discuss equipment sizing and payment system options.
561-848-0054It depends on your management priorities and budget. Coin-op systems cost less upfront ($200–$400 per machine) but require regular coin collection and offer no remote monitoring. Card-op systems cost more ($800–$1,200+ per machine) but eliminate coin handling, provide revenue tracking, alert you to equipment issues, and offer a more convenient resident experience. Most modern properties choose card-op for the management efficiency and resident satisfaction benefits.
Revenue varies by property size, pricing, and usage patterns. A typical 50-unit property with $2.00 wash/$1.75 dry pricing generates $6,000–$12,000 annually. A 100-unit property generates $12,000–$24,000 annually. Actual revenue depends on resident demographics, local market rates, and equipment availability during peak hours. We can provide revenue projections based on your specific property.
Space requirements depend on equipment quantity. A basic setup with 2 washers and 2 dryers needs approximately 150–200 square feet including equipment, folding table, and resident circulation space. Larger properties with 8–10 machines need 400–600 square feet. We conduct site assessments to evaluate your available space and recommend optimal equipment layout.
Laundry rooms require water supply (hot and cold), drainage, electrical service, and dryer venting. Washers need 20–30 amp dedicated circuits. Electric dryers typically require 30 amp 208–240V circuits; gas dryers need gas service plus electrical for controls. Proper venting to outdoors is required for dryers. We assess utility availability during site visits and coordinate any needed upgrades.
Speed Queen commercial equipment is designed for 15–20+ years of service life with proper maintenance. This far exceeds residential machines (7–10 year lifespan) and justifies the higher upfront investment. Extended service life combined with revenue generation provides strong ROI over equipment lifetime.
CLEC provides service and repair for all equipment we install. We stock OEM parts locally for fast repairs and offer preventive maintenance contracts to reduce breakdowns. Many properties choose route operator agreements where the operator handles maintenance, repairs, and coin collection in exchange for revenue sharing (typically 50/50 split). We can explain both ownership models.
Yes. Card-op payment systems can be retrofitted to existing coin-op equipment. This allows properties to start with lower-cost coin operation and upgrade to card systems when budget permits. Retrofit costs are similar to new card-op system installation ($800–$1,200 per machine including card readers, control boards, and software setup).
Yes. Equipment financing and lease options are available through third-party lenders. Typical terms range from 24–60 months with monthly payments structured to be covered by laundry revenue. Many properties finance equipment installation using laundry income to cover loan payments, making the upgrade essentially self-funding. We can connect you with financing partners and provide revenue projections to support loan applications.
Add On-Site Laundry to Your Property
Schedule a site assessment to review available space, utility requirements, and equipment options. Get a complete quote including revenue projections and payment system recommendations.