Why You Shouldn't Spend More Than 10k on a Carpet Cleaning Truck Mount
Have you decided to upgrade from the portable, or do what I did and spend a few more bucks initially and skip the portable phase? I am here to tell you that you should not spend more than five thousand dollars on your first truck mount machine. In my article "Carpet Cleaning Machines 101" I reinforced the point that carpet cleaning machines do two things, spray and suck. There is no reason, if you are starting out, to spend more than 10 thousand dollars on a machine.What price gets you...
Machines that are in and above the 20k range get you aesthetic value. These machines look pretty, have cool names, and in my opinion are way over-engineered. These machines are pretty exotic, they have sensors, clutches, and other functional parts. These parts will not only break and overhead to your business, but they will also confuse you and add time to each job. Start with a basic spray and suck machine and learn how to use that before upgrading to the machine with all the bells and whistles. As long as you have the PSI, suction, and heat, you are doing fine. You don't need a Ferrari of a machine to do a good job. Keep it simple!
What I did, and what I think you should do...
I searched Craigslist constantly when I was looking for a machine. I was able to pick up a van and machine for under 6 thousand dollars. The van needed a little work, in the end I ended up spending closer to 7 thousand total and now I have a fully functional, good looking truck mount and van. The truth is that I found a great deal. You can too, all you have to do is put a little extra effort in your search for a machine.
Results...
In the end you won't have a loan outstanding to pay for every month. You should be able to own your rig outright in a few months. You will have taken a giant step for your business and for your customers. Think of this as just another step, like when you bought your first machine (if it was a portable), then when you upgrade, you will have a better framework to base your work off.For more information please visit: [http://www.thealbuquerquecarpetcleaners.com]Carpet Cleaning Albuquerque Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Why-You-Shouldnt-Spend-More-Than-10k-on-a-Carpet-Cl...] Why You Shouldn't Spend More Than 10k on a Carpet Cleaning Truck Mount
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