Washer and Dryer Rental vs Rent-to-Own: What It Really Costs
Looking at a rent-to-own washer and dryer? Run the numbers first. We're not rent-to-own — we're a plain monthly rental. $70 a month for a washer and dryer set, no credit check, no deposit, usually delivered and installed within 48 hours, and repairs are free for as long as you rent. If you'd rather own, we sell used sets for $485 delivered and installed.
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The Monthly Cost, Side by Side
| Our monthly rental | Typical rent-to-own | |
|---|---|---|
| Washer + dryer set | $70/mo | about $110–$180/mo |
| First month | $130 total (first month + $60 delivery & install) | varies by store |
| Credit check | None | "No credit needed," but an application and approval are required |
| Deposit | None | varies |
| Commitment | 6-month minimum, then month-to-month | up to 24 months to own |
| Repairs | Free while you rent | included while on the agreement |
| Can't be fixed? | We swap it free | varies |
| Delivery | Usually within 48 hours | same day to 3 days |
| Who you call | The owner, local | a store or a corporate line |
Rent-to-own figures are prices advertised online by national rent-to-own chains for standard top-load washer and electric dryer pairs, checked September 18, 2026: Aaron's (Athens, GA store page) $118.79/mo with a 24-month term on its national page; Bestway $31.99–$33.99 per week; Buddy's $22.99/week washer plus $17.99/week dryer. Weekly prices converted to monthly at 52 weeks ÷ 12. Prices and terms vary by store and change often — check with the store.
Two Years, Two Ways
- •Rent-to-own at $118.79 a month for 24 months: about $2,850, and you own a washer and dryer at the end.
- •Rent from us for the same 24 months: $130 + 23 × $70 = $1,740. Walk away any time after month 6. Every repair is on us.
- •Buy a used set from us: $485 once, delivered and installed, 3-month warranty. You own it on day one.
So if the goal is to own, buying used costs about a sixth of the rent-to-own total. If the goal is to never pay for a repair, renting costs about $1,100 less over two years.
When Rent-to-Own Does Make Sense
If you want a brand-new, specific model and need to spread the cost with no money down, rent-to-own does that — you just pay for it. Most chains offer an early-purchase or "same as cash" window (often 90 days to 6 months) that cuts the total a lot. If you go that route, use it.
How Our Rental Works
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Call, text, or fill out the form. No credit check, no deposit.
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We usually deliver and install within 48 hours. First month is $130 total for a set ($70 + $60 delivery and install). A single washer or dryer is $50/mo plus $60 delivery.
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After that it's $70 a month. Six-month minimum, then month-to-month.
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Something breaks? We fix it free. If we can't fix it, we swap it free.
Questions
Is this rent-to-own?
No. It's a straight monthly rental. You don't build toward owning the machines, and there's no buyout. If you want to own, we sell used washer and dryer sets for $485 delivered and installed.
Do you run a credit check?
No credit check and no deposit.
How fast can I get a washer and dryer?
Usually within 48 hours of approval in most of our service area.
What if the washer or dryer breaks?
Repairs are free while you rent. If we can't fix it, we swap it for another unit at no charge.
Is there a contract?
Six-month minimum, then month-to-month. No end date and no balloon payment.
Is renting cheaper than rent-to-own?
Month to month, yes — $70 versus roughly $110–$180 for a comparable set at the national rent-to-own chains (advertised prices, September 2026). With rent-to-own you own the machines at the end; with us, buying a used set for $485 is the cheaper way to own.
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