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When a Machine Is Down, So Is Your Income
In a laundromat, broken machines don’t just collect dust—they quietly burn money. Each idle washer or dryer means fewer turns per day, lost customers, and lower revenue. Most owners underestimate how much downtime really costs.
Let’s run the math and show why fast repair—not replacement—is the smartest business decision you can make.
The Real Cost of Downtime
Think of it like this:
| Factor | Example Value |
|---|---|
| Average vend price | $4.00 per wash |
| Turns per day (per machine) | 6 |
| Average days out of service | 5 |
| Machines offline | 3 |
Lost revenue:
$4.00 × 6 turns × 5 days × 3 machines = $360 lost
And that’s just the direct loss. Add in:
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Customers walking away when they see “Out of Order” signs
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Negative Google reviews
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Wasted rent and utilities on idle space
If your laundromat averages 40 washers, losing just 10% of capacity for a week can easily cost $1,000 or more in lost income.
A Simple Formula You Can Use
Here’s the formula to calculate downtime losses for your business:
Downtime Cost = Vend Price × Turns/Day × Days Out × Machines Down
Example:
$3.75 × 7 turns/day × 4 days × 2 machines = $210 lost
If you run higher vend prices or industrial washers, your numbers multiply fast.
Beyond Dollars — The Ripple Effect
Every broken machine does more than reduce cash flow. It hurts your business reputation and customer loyalty. Regulars won’t wait for repairs; they’ll go down the street. A single negative review like “Half the washers were out of service” can cut walk-ins for weeks.
Fast, professional repair keeps your equipment—and your reputation—earning.
How UpFix Helps Reduce Downtime
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24–48-hour turnaround on most electronic repairs
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Plug-and-play ready when returned—no reprogramming needed
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Nationwide service for laundromats, hotels, and commercial laundry facilities
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Save up to 80% versus buying new control boards or VFD drives
When you ship your failed board or drive to UpFix, we handle the rest: testing, diagnostics, repair, and return shipping. You stay focused on customers instead of chasing parts.
Why Repair Beats Replacement for ROI
| Option | Cost | Turnaround | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM Replacement | $600–$1,000+ | 7–14 days | May need reprogramming |
| UpFix Repair | $120–$250 | 1–2 days | Retains factory settings, plug-and-play |
| Doing Nothing | $0 upfront | Ongoing loss | Every day costs you more |
Repairing with UpFix typically pays for itself within a single week of machine uptime.
Example: The Real Numbers
A laundromat in Texas had five washers down due to failed Delta VFD drives. Each washer made roughly $30/day. That’s $150/day lost. OEM replacements would take 10 days—$1,500 in lost revenue plus $4,000 in new drives.
UpFix repaired all five drives for under $1,200 total and shipped them back in three days. The owner was running again by the weekend—saving over $4,000 in both cost and lost income.
“Stop losing money—send your part to UpFix for repair today.”
Keep Your Machines Spinning, Keep Your Profits Flowing
Every hour of downtime has a dollar sign attached to it.
Send your part to UpFix for fast, professional repair and reclaim those lost earnings.
We’ll restore your boards, drives, and control systems—keeping your laundromat profitable, reliable, and ready to serve.
