Which Costs You Less Money?

Agitator Washer: Initial Price - $550 Cost to Use First 3 Years* - $1,473 Price After 3rd Year - $2,023 Staber Washer: Initial Price - $1,299 Cost to Use First 3 Years* - $543 Price After 3rd Year - >$1,742< *Based on average of 8 loads per week with average utility rates, detergent costs, and average maintenance compared to a traditional top load agitator washer. Different numbers can be shown based on your rates and usage. If you know you will be using your washer for at least three years, it will cost you less money to invest in a Staber commercial washer—a decision that can provide you with a 25% annual return every year you own the washer.

Getting More for Your Money: The Second Price Tag

When buying a clothes washer, it can be helpful to think of two price tags. The first price tag is the price paid to purchase the washer. The second price tag is the cost to operate the washer over its lifetime. Based on the above example, if you save an average of around $300 each year it is obvious which washer would cost you less money.