{"id":13709,"date":"2026-10-19T08:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/au\/?p=13709"},"modified":"2026-10-18T08:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T08:45:12","slug":"commercial-laundry-equipment-total-cost-of-ownership-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/au\/commercial-laundry-equipment-total-cost-of-ownership-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Laundry Equipment Total Cost of Ownership Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lowest equipment price does not always produce the lowest operating cost. A total-cost comparison considers the full system, the output it delivers and the expenses that continue through installation, use, maintenance and eventual replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Separate Project and Operating Costs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project cost may include equipment, freight, access work, utilities, installation, commissioning and training. Operating cost includes energy, water, detergent, labour, maintenance and downtime. Record inclusions and exclusions for every option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use a Common Workload<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate costs using the same annual textile volume, programme mix, operating hours and utility tariffs. Include realistic utilisation rather than assuming every machine runs full loads continuously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Value Labour and Textile Outcomes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorting and handling time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading and unloading effort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rewash and rework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finishing labour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile rejection or premature damage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Account for Reliability and Support<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtime can delay clean-linen availability and require overtime or outsourcing. Consider preventive maintenance, response arrangements, parts, staff capability and whether the operation has spare capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Compare the System Not Isolated Machines<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the Australian <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/au\/commercial-laundry-equipment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial laundry equipment range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand available washing, drying and finishing categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/au\/customer-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when considering lifecycle support and maintenance options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Document Assumptions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A useful business case states tariffs, annual cycles, load factors, labour rates and evaluation period. This makes the result reviewable and allows the organisation to update it when operating conditions change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1. What is total cost of ownership?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It combines acquisition with installation, utilities, labour, maintenance, downtime and other lifecycle costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Why compare cost per accepted load?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It connects cost to useful laundry output rather than machine ownership alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Should labour be included?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Handling, monitoring, rework and finishing can materially affect total cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. How should downtime be valued?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider lost capacity, delays, overtime, outsourcing and the effect on the wider operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Why should service support be included in the decision?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial laundry equipment is a long-term operational asset. Installation, preventive maintenance, genuine parts and qualified service can affect uptime and lifecycle planning.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The lowest equipment price does not always produce the lowest operating cost. A total-cost comparison considers the full system, the output it delivers and the expenses that continue through installation, use, maintenance and eventual replacement. Separate Project and Operating Costs Project cost may include equipment, freight, access work, utilities, installation, commissioning and training. 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