A simple maintenance rhythm keeps a machine profitable and out of the repair queue. Here's the cleaning schedule, restock cadence, and seasonal prep every new operator should know, especially heading into summer.

A vending machine that's down isn't just annoying, it's actively losing money. Here's the real cost of downtime, why DIY and generic handymen often make it worse, and why Monclus's 7-day repair team gets you back to full sales fastest.

A jammed coin mechanism costs a lot less to fix than a dead compressor. Here's what common vending machine repairs actually cost, how machine age changes the decision, and a simple framework for knowing when to fix it versus replace it.

Machine acting up? Here's what you can safely check yourself for bill jams, coil errors, cooling failures, and error codes, and exactly when it's time to call in the repair team.

Not every vending machine warranty covers the same things. Here's what's typically included, what voids coverage like vandalism and water damage, and how to avoid disputes before they start.

Buying a used vending machine? Run these checks first: straight cabinet, tight door seal, clean controller boot, a live vend test on every column, and a compressor that actually cools. Here is the full checklist, plus how to test a machine at our warehouse before you pay.