Lendus.

Commercial Dryer Finance

Spread the cost of commercial tumble dryers from £1,600 to £50,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a commercial dryer?

Yes, commercial dryers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,600 to £50,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

200+ UK lenders
2-minute application
No credit check to apply
FCA-regulated brokers

Typical Cost

£2k – £50k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £15k

Rates From

5.5% APR

What would a commercial dryer cost per month?

£12,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

Your estimate

Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.

Pre-filled with a typical commercial dryer price. Indicative only, not a quote.

Compare commercial dryer finance rates from 200+ lenders

Check Eligibility

Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 6.0% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Businesses wanting to own their dryers outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 5.5% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax efficient; claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 6.3% APR
Term
24–48 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Suits high-turnover laundrette dryers refreshed on a lease cycle. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £12,000: a 10% deposit of £1,200, then 48 monthly payments of £253 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £13,344, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Electrolux Professional myPRO TE1120HP £1,600 – £2,200 Compact Dryer
Miele Professional PDR 1108 SmartBiz £1,750 – £2,500 Commercial Dryer
Primus Gas-Fired Commercial Dryer (15–25kg) £4,000 – £8,000 Gas Dryer
Multi-Dryer Bank (x6) £12,000 – £24,000 Laundrette Bank

Ready to compare commercial dryer finance? 2 minutes, no credit check.

Check Eligibility

Tax benefits

Commercial tumble dryers are moveable plant and machinery and generally qualify for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead. Any ventilation or gas supply work needed to install a dryer is treated separately, as it becomes part of the building once fitted.

Market context

Commercial dryers are financed alongside washing machines in most cases, sized to match the washer capacity and daily throughput they will be paired with, since an undersized dryer creates a bottleneck regardless of how fast the washer cycles. Gas-fired dryers are more common than electric in higher-volume settings such as laundrettes and hotel laundry rooms because gas heating is generally cheaper to run at scale, though electric dryers remain the standard choice for smaller, lower-volume installations where a gas supply is not already present. Ventilation is the main installation consideration for a commercial dryer, since it needs to be ducted to the outside, which is worth planning for before ordering, particularly in a leased unit where new ducting counts as an alteration to the building.

Bad credit?

Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.

Compare rates from 200+ lenders, takes 2 minutes.

Check Eligibility

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to finance a dryer at the same time as a washing machine?
No, they can be financed separately, but most businesses finance them together on one agreement, sized as a matched pair, since an undersized dryer will bottleneck even a fast washing machine. Financing them together on the same supplier invoice is usually simpler and can be more cost effective than two separate agreements. A specialist broker comparing quotes across multiple lenders can usually confirm which product and rate best fits your specific circumstances within the same working day.
Is a gas dryer cheaper to finance than an electric one?
Gas and electric dryers are financed the same way and priced similarly to buy; the difference is mainly in running cost rather than the finance itself. Gas dryers are generally cheaper to run at higher volumes, which is why they are common in laundrettes and hotel laundry rooms, but they need a gas supply, which is worth confirming is available, or can be installed, before ordering.
What ventilation does a commercial dryer need?
Commercial dryers need to be ducted to the outside to vent moist air, which is an installation requirement rather than a finance one. If you lease your premises, new ducting through a wall or roof generally counts as an alteration under most leases and should be confirmed with your landlord before the dryer is delivered. A specialist broker comparing quotes across multiple lenders can usually confirm which product and rate best fits your specific circumstances within the same working day.
Can I finance used commercial dryers?
Yes, most lenders will finance used dryers, typically up to five years old, and refurbished units from an established commercial laundry supplier. This is a common way to fit out a laundry room more cheaply, though heating elements and drum bearings are worth having checked given the heat and duty cycle a commercial dryer runs under. It is worth asking the supplier for the equipment's service history and any remaining warranty before you apply, since this can affect both the rate offered and how quickly the lender is willing to approve the finance.
How quickly can I get commercial dryer finance?
Most applications are approved within 24 to 48 hours. For orders under £15,000, same-day approval is common. Larger multi-dryer laundrette orders may take slightly longer while the lender confirms the full supplier quote. Where a quote mixes new and used commercial dryer, or covers more than one site, it is sensible to allow a little extra time while the lender reviews the full specification before releasing funds.

Related equipment finance

More professional services finance

See how lenders treat professional services assets

Guides and resources

Ready to finance your commercial dryer?

Compare rates from 200+ lenders. No credit check.

Check Eligibility →
Check Eligibility, 2 min, no credit check