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Equipment Lifecycle Cost Calculator

Determine true cost of ownership for cleaning equipment over its full lifecycle

Total acquisition cost including delivery and initial setup.
$
Typical: upright vacuum 3-5 yrs, backpack vacuum 5-7 yrs, auto scrubber 7-10 yrs, burnisher 8-12 yrs.
years
Parts, repairs, belts, filters, pads, scheduled service. Rule of thumb: 10-15% of purchase price per year.
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4 hrs/day, 5 days/week = ~1,040 hrs/year. Full-time = ~2,000 hrs/year.
hrs/yr
Estimated resale value at end of life. Typically 5-10% of purchase price.
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Lifecycle Cost Analysis

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Annual Depreciation (Straight-Line)-
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Reference: Straight-line depreciation = (Purchase - Salvage) / Lifespan. Equipment lifespan estimates from ISSA and CMI guidelines.