Helpful materials for laundry business owners and anyone planning to open a laundry in Ukraine. Real-world insights for 2024–2026: tariffs, payback periods, and equipment selection.
Washing
How to Choose a Washing Machine for Your Business
Choosing the right washing machine is the foundation of a profitable laundry. Here is what to look for to avoid costly mistakes.
Load Capacity: What Drives Productivity
For a small hotel, beauty salon, or mini-laundry, an 8–11 kg machine is the right fit. This allows processing 40–80 kg of laundry per day with a well-organized schedule. For higher volumes, consider machines from 18 kg and above, or multiple units.
Front-Load vs Top-Load: Which to Choose
For commercial use, front-loading machines are almost always the right choice: less fabric wear, lower water and energy consumption, higher mechanical reliability. Most Electrolux Professional models, including the myPRO range, are built on this principle.
myPRO WE170P / WE180P:: The myPRO front-loading 8 kg models from Electrolux Professional complete a cycle in as little as 49 minutes. The built-in Hygiene function provides additional disinfection at 60°C or 90°C — especially relevant for hotels and medical facilities.
Energy Class and Ukrainian Tariffs in 2024–2026
After electricity tariff increases in Ukraine in 2024, energy class became a critical parameter. Electrolux Professional machines rated class A and above reduce electricity costs by 30–40% compared to outdated alternatives. In 2025–2026, this directly impacts profitability.
Reliability and Service: Why an Authorized Supplier Matters
Sollertis is the official importer of Electrolux Professional in Ukraine. This means full manufacturer warranty, genuine spare parts stocked in Kyiv, and qualified service engineers dispatched anywhere in the country. Always confirm warranty and post-warranty service terms before purchasing.
Drying
How to Choose a Dryer for Your Laundry
A dryer is the second key element of a laundry complex. Without the right match, even the best washing machine cannot deliver expected results.
Heat Pump vs Direct Heat: The Key Difference
Heat pump dryers consume 50–60% less electricity than direct-heat machines. Given Ukrainian electricity tariffs in 2024–2026, this is a significant saving. Electrolux Professional offers both types — the choice depends on your purchase budget and planned operating costs.
Matching Washer and Dryer: The 1:1 or 1:2 Rule
Dryer capacity must match the washing machine. The standard rule: one 8 kg dryer per one 8 kg washing machine at typical 45–60 minute drying cycles. If you plan accelerated cycles or two-shift operation, consider a 1 washer to 2 dryers configuration.
myPRO TD8 / TDE8:: The myPRO range includes heat pump dryer TDE8 (8 kg) and condenser model TD8. The TDE8 carries an A++ energy rating and can be installed without an external ventilation duct — a key advantage for compact spaces and hotels with complex layouts.
Ventilation and Placement: Practical Notes for Ukraine
Direct-heat machines require a connection to a ventilation shaft. In older buildings across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, this is often a challenge. Heat pump dryers are the better choice for complex sites: they return warm air to the room and require no separate duct.
Other Key Factors to Consider
Additional parameters: maximum drum temperature (critical for hotels and medical facilities), availability of cool-down programs (reduces creasing), standard cycle time (45–60 min is normal), noise level (from 65 dB is acceptable for commercial use). Sollertis will help you select the optimal configuration for your facility.
Business
Laundry Payback: Real Numbers for Ukraine
How long will it take for a laundry business to generate net profit? We analyze real figures for small businesses in Ukraine in 2024–2026.
Start-Up Costs: What Is Included in the Initial Investment
For a mini-laundry with 1–2 washers and 1–2 dryers, start-up investment in Ukraine in 2025 ranges from UAH 300,000 to 700,000 depending on equipment class. Add costs for premises renovation (from UAH 80,000), 380V electrical connection, racks, ironing equipment, and consumables.
Operating Costs in 2024–2026
Main cost categories: electricity (at UAH 4.32–7.96/kWh in 2025, costs have risen significantly), water and drainage, rent (from UAH 15,000/month for 30–50 m² in Kyiv), staff wages (1–2 operators), detergents, and service maintenance. Class A++ machines reduce electricity costs by 35–45%.
myPRO for small business:: A myPRO set (washer + dryer) with an investment under UAH 250,000 shows a payback period of 18–28 months for self-service laundries with a flow of 15+ customers per day. Their compact footprint and ease of maintenance make them ideal for hotels, apartments, and small laundry businesses.
Revenue: What to Realistically Expect
The average laundry price per kg in Ukraine in 2025 ranges from UAH 60 to 120 depending on region and service type. A self-service laundry with 2 machines in a good location can generate UAH 80,000–200,000 per month in revenue. Corporate servicing of hotels and businesses provides a more stable flow but requires greater capacity.
Typical Payback Period
With sound planning and a good location, a small professional laundry business typically pays back in 18–36 months. Sollertis provides free business planning assistance, optimal equipment configuration advice, and premises design support — all included with equipment purchase.
Energy Efficiency
How Much Electricity Does a Washer and Dryer Consume
After tariff increases in Ukraine, energy consumption has become the top concern. Here is how to calculate it correctly and where you can save significantly.
Real Consumption: Numbers Worth Knowing
A domestic washing machine consumes 0.5–1.2 kWh per cycle. An Electrolux Professional 8 kg commercial machine uses 0.9–1.5 kWh, but completes a cycle in 45–60 minutes at much higher load capacity and service life. A direct-heat dryer consumes 3–5 kWh per cycle; a heat pump dryer uses 1.2–2.5 kWh.
Electricity Cost Calculation for 2025–2026
At UAH 4.32/kWh (residential, up to 100 kWh/month) or 7.96/kWh (commercial), costs differ significantly. For a laundry running 20 cycles per day: direct-heat dryer — UAH 2,400–3,980/month; heat pump dryer — UAH 1,040–1,990/month. That is nearly twice the difference.
myPRO TDE8 (heat pump):: The myPRO TDE8 dryer is rated A++ and consumes approximately 1.4 kWh per standard 8 kg cycle. At 20 cycles per day and commercial tariff, that is around UAH 2,200/month — versus UAH 6,300 for a comparable class C direct-heat machine.
Night Tariff and Smart Cycle Scheduling
Many Electrolux Professional models support delayed start — machines can be programmed for night hours when reduced tariffs apply. For self-service laundries this is especially useful: set price incentives and offer customers a discount for night-time laundry.
Solar Panels and Off-Grid Power: The 2024–2026 Trend
Due to power supply instability in Ukraine, more and more laundry businesses are installing solar panels and batteries. The low consumption of heat pump machines makes them an ideal partner for autonomous systems. Sollertis advises clients on optimal configurations based on available infrastructure.
Comparison
Domestic vs Professional Equipment: What Is the Real Difference for a Laundry
Can you save money by buying a standard domestic machine for a business? The short answer is no. Here is why, with numbers and real examples.
Resource and Intensity of Use
A domestic washing machine is designed for 3–5 cycles per week — roughly 2,500–4,000 cycles over its lifetime. A commercial Electrolux Professional machine is designed for 10–15 cycles per day and must withstand 30,000–50,000 cycles. This is not just a feature advantage — it is a fundamentally different class of equipment.
Maintenance Costs and Downtime
A domestic machine failing every 6–8 months under intensive commercial use costs the owner not only the repair price but also lost revenue. One day of downtime for a mini-laundry means UAH 3,000–8,000 in missed income. Sollertis's authorized service for Electrolux Professional guarantees an engineer visit within 24–48 hours.
myPRO — the ideal middle ground:: The myPRO range from Electrolux Professional offers commercial-grade machines in a compact, near-domestic footprint. They fit in 60×60 cm, connect to standard 220V or 380V power, and cost significantly less than industrial series — while remaining true commercial equipment backed by a 2-year warranty.
Wash Quality and Fabric Protection
Electrolux Professional commercial machines use Compass Pro technology for precise mechanical action control on fabrics. This extends the lifespan of hotel and facility linen — a real advantage when regularly replacing bed linen sets.
Conclusion: When a Domestic Machine Might Work
A domestic machine is only justifiable at very low volumes — up to 5 cycles per week, for example in a small family hotel or hostel. In all other cases, investing in commercial equipment pays off within the first year through lower maintenance costs and higher productivity.
Business
Common Mistakes When Opening a Laundry
We have collected the most frequent mistakes made by entrepreneurs in Ukraine when launching a laundry business in 2022–2026. Save your time and money by learning from others.
Mistake 1: Underestimating Required Capacity
The most common mistake is buying cheap and undersized. A 5 kg machine instead of 8 kg at the planned load means more cycles, more wear, higher electricity costs, and no room to scale. Proper capacity planning is the first step — and Sollertis provides it at no charge.
Mistake 2: Ignoring Premises Infrastructure
A 220V electrical network instead of 380V, no ventilation duct, insufficient water pressure, or an unsuitable drain — these are only discovered after purchasing the equipment and lead to expensive renovation. Premises design must start before selecting machines, not after.
Mistake 3: Buying Used or Non-Original Equipment
Used machines with no verified service history are a gamble. In 2022–2024, the Ukrainian market saw a sharp rise in "used Electrolux" offers from Poland and the Baltic states — some refurbished with hidden defects or missing original software. Purchasing through Sollertis eliminates this risk entirely.
myPRO — a risk-free starter investment:: New myPRO machines from Electrolux Professional are priced comparably to quality used equipment but come with full manufacturer warranty, a compliance certificate, and full support from Sollertis's service team in Ukraine.
Mistake 4: No Loading Plan or Marketing Strategy
Good equipment does not sell itself. A laundry without a clearly defined target audience (hotels, private customers, corporate clients) and at least minimal promotion is unrealized potential. Define your partners, set your pricing, and sign at least 2–3 corporate agreements before opening.
Mistake 5: Skipping the Service Contract
Preventive maintenance is not a cost — it is an investment. One annual service check costs UAH 2,000–5,000; one emergency repair in peak season costs UAH 10,000+ plus downtime. Sollertis offers service contracts for equipment buyers with priority callout and fixed spare part pricing.
