Coin laundry equipment sales and installation

People opening or refreshing a laundromat, property developers, landlords, body corporates, caravan parks and student accommodation providers.

Margin on each machine sold or a commission from the manufacturer or distributor, plus charges for installation coordination, coin system setup and ongoing servicing.

• Sales and quoting
• Understanding machine capacity and running costs
• Coordinating trades and deliveries
• Building trust with first-time business owners

• Electrical, plumbing and gas connections need licensed trades in most states, check your state's rules
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus check what your supplier covers
• Warranty and after-sales promises, be clear who is responsible for repairs
• Large upfront stock or finance commitments, consider selling to order first
• Consumer law applies to what you sell, check obligations with the ACCC or your state fair trading office

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on whether you hold any stock, your insurance and how you market. Many people start from home and sell to order to avoid large upfront stock commitments.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many machines you sell, the size of each order and how steady your enquiries are from new laundromats and property owners.

Check your state's rules, as electrical, plumbing and gas connections need licensed trades in most states. Also check consumer law obligations with the ACCC or your state fair trading office, public and product liability insurance, and who is responsible for warranty and repairs.