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Commercial Washer Operating Cost Calculator

Estimate annual water, sewer, energy and chemical cost per entered load volume.

Project inputs

Change the assumptions to explore an early planning scenario.

Planning result

Enter your assumptions

  • Water and sewer
  • Washer energy
  • Chemicals
  • Estimated annual washer operating cost

How to use this result

Use actual utility bills and machine cycle data where available.

Units

Keep water and energy input units consistent with the utility rates entered.

Sanitation

A lower-cost cycle is not automatically suitable for the required cleaning process.

Important: Costs, utility rates, permits, inspections, environmental duties, health requirements, safety rules and equipment standards vary by country, province or state, municipality, building use, equipment type and project scope. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine what applies. Laundry equipment involves electricity, gas, hot surfaces, moving machinery, chemicals, drainage, ventilation and sanitation. Qualified professionals must determine installation, guarding, utility, workplace and health requirements.