Washing machine rental VS visiting a laundrette
Who doesn’t love the smell of clean clothes? That just-washed fragrance can fill your home and wardrobes with a fresh scent of your favourite fabric conditioner. Plus, not having to leave the house to do your chores is always a bonus. But, if you can’t afford to buy a washing machine outright, you could opt for washing machine rental or use a local laundrette.
Find out the pros and cons of these two options so you can decide which is right for you.
Comparing costs
Rental
One of the main reasons why people choose to rent their washing machine comes down to money. That’s because buying a brand new appliance outright can be an overwhelming expense for any household. To cover the cost, it might mean dipping into savings or borrowing funds from elsewhere in your budget.
For people who simply can’t afford it, there’s finance or rental. Although both these options break down the cost into smaller chunks, weekly rental makes it even more manageable. With Hiya!, it can be as low as £7.99 a week. Better still, unlike finance, we don’t charge a deposit. Renters simply pay the lowest flat fee possible, once their machine is up and running, with no hidden charges or creeping costs.
Laundrette
When you clean your items at a laundrette, you typically pay a fee per load of washing. If you’ve got a towering pile of grubby gear, that will mean using multiple machines, costing more money. Paying per load also means costs can quickly add up over time, especially if you have a busy household.
Laundrettes used to be incredibly popular, back when most homes didn’t have their own machine. But now, there are much fewer which means the fees have crept up, along with general rising costs. The price per load also varies around the country, making it harder to predict your outgoings.
Time savings
Rental
When you choose washing machine hire, we deliver it to your home, pop it in the right spot and install it for free. The time from applying to approval to using your new machine can be as quick as 48 hours. Plus, once it’s set up, you can freshen up your clothes, without leaving the house.
Whatever your laundry routine – morning, noon or night – you can get straight to it. Plus, you’ll quickly get to grips with features and settings to save precious time. This is great for busy people, lively families or anyone who prefers to fast forward through their household chores.
Laundrette
As we’ve already mentioned, finding a local laundrette might not be as easy as it used to be. Cities should have a few options to choose from, small towns might still have one but if you’re in a village or countryside, you’ll need to travel. That means bundling up your laundry and transporting it by car or foot – which takes time.
Depending on the size of the laundrette, once you’re there, you might also have to wait for a machine. Washing and drying cycles can be anything from 15 to 50 minutes which isn’t ideal if you’re in a hurry. Once you’ve put yours on, at least you can head out to run some errands as long as you’re back in time to collect your items.
Quality control
Rental
Hiya! have a range of high-quality washing machines for you to rent. You can take your pick and decide which is the right appliance for you by looking at the size, spec and different settings. Once it’s in action, you also have total control over the wash quality.
Pick the right settings – things like time, temperature or spin – for your needs. Banish bad bacteria with a long hot wash or give your delicates a quick and gentle clean at 30°. You can obviously add your own products to fight stains and smells too.
Laundrette
When you rely on a laundrette, you don’t have as much control over the washing process. The appliances may have limited settings or smart features to help you tailor your laundry. Plus the machine quality varies and can be affected by age, usage and how well it’s looked after.
Staff need to keep on top of maintenance and cleaning to make sure their appliances are running smoothly and not causing damage. Some shops will supply their own detergent and softener (possibly at a cost) but you may be able to take some control by bringing your own favourite products.
Made your decision?
If you’re ready to try pay weekly washing machines, you’ve come to the right place. There are so many reasons to love renting with Hiya! from easy account management to referral rewards to upgrades at the end of your contract. All you need to do is apply online. Once you click submit, we’ll review your application by checking your recent financial history (not your credit score) to see if you can afford it today. It won’t be long before you hear from us because we get back to 100% of applications and always within just 24 hours.
