Washer Dryer Rental Business

How I Make $857/Month Renting Out Washers and Dryers Completely Remotely

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Right now, I make roughly $857–$900 per month renting out washers and dryers — completely remotely.

I’ve never seen these machines in person.
I don’t store them.
I don’t repair them.
I don’t even know how to operate a washer or dryer.

Yet the income comes in every month.

How I Found the Idea

I originally came across this business model through a YouTube video where a guy claimed to be making $50K/month renting out washers and dryers.

To be honest, I’m skeptical of those numbers. He also sells a Skool community, which usually means there’s some “shiny object syndrome” mixed in. That said, the core business itself is absolutely real and profitable.

The big difference is that he:

  • Owns a trailer and storage yard
  • Does all maintenance and repairs himself
  • Used to work as a washer/dryer repair tech

I had none of that.

What I did have was capital. I had around $57K in savings from other side hustles, so I could afford to test this properly.

Why Facebook Marketplace Is the Real Goldmine

The most useful part of that video was how he used Facebook Marketplace for free, organic demand.

I can personally vouch for this.

Between five Facebook accounts listing washer and dryer rentals, I get 30+ inquiries per day. The problem isn’t demand — it’s responding fast enough.

I’m based in Texas, and demand here is insane.

Solving the Logistics Problem (No Truck, No Storage)

I don’t own a truck.
I don’t have a storage unit.

So instead of buying machines myself, I cold-called washer and dryer wholesalers I found on Google Maps.

After calling several, I worked out a deal that’s honestly hard to beat:

  • $400 for a set of washer + dryer (used Amana / Whirlpool)
  • $50 for installation
  • Free storage if a customer defaults and I need to pull the units

Yes — I’ve been told repeatedly this is a crazy deal.

The Business Model: Rent-to-Own

Right now, I’m running 6 washer/dryer sets using a rent-to-own model.

Here are the options I offer:

  • $104/month for 12 months (almost no one chooses this)
  • $80/month for 18 months (8 customers)
  • $65/month for 24 months (2 customers)

Most people do not complete the full term — and that’s actually okay.

Handling Defaults (And Reducing Risk)

People will default in this market. That’s just reality.

The most common scenarios:

  • They run out of money after month one
  • They randomly buy their own washer and dryer

To protect myself, I charge a double security deposit.

Example:

  • Customer chooses $80/month
  • I charge $160 upfront for delivery + install
  • Everything is paid via Stripe

This lowers conversions slightly — but plenty of people are still willing to pay.

My worst-case downside:

  • $50 install
  • $50 removal

So even if someone defaults immediately, my max loss is $100, and in most cases I still profit about $60.

Theft Risk (And How I Deter It)

This is a low-income market, so yes — theft is a concern.

In reality:

  • I’ve never had a washer or dryer stolen
  • I tell customers the machines have a kill switch (they don’t)

Is this foolproof? No.
Does it deter people? Absolutely.

I’m currently brainstorming a real kill-switch solution as I scale.

Performance So Far

  • 18 total customers over 5 months
  • All 6 sets have just broken even
  • Next month will be my first real profit month

From here on out, everything compounds.

My Exact Funnel

Here’s the full process:

  1. Customer messages me on Facebook Marketplace
  2. I send pricing options
  3. They ask for same-day delivery
  4. I collect address + phone number
  5. I call them to build trust
  6. I charge a premium for same-day delivery
  7. I send payment portal (double deposit)
  8. I dispatch my delivery guy
  9. Washer and dryer get installed
  10. I send the contract

The goal is always to collect payment before dispatching.

Tips If You Want to Try This

  • Make sure customers pay more than your delivery + repo costs
  • Do not pay for ads — Facebook Marketplace is enough
  • Always get on the phone (nobody sends $160 via text)
  • Call at least 5 wholesalers to negotiate the best price
  • Speed matters more than polish

What’s Next

I’m planning to:

  • Scale 10 more washer/dryer sets over the next 3 months
  • Implement real kill switches
  • Keep everything as hands-off as possible

This will be the first time I ever physically see any of my machines.

Final Thoughts

I consider this passive income because once the setup is done — calls, contracts, messaging — the day-to-day is minimal.

It’s not 100% passive, but it’s:

  • Predictable
  • Scalable
  • Boring (in a good way)

And boring businesses tend to last.

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