Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Alameda, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Alameda
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alameda. 4 list an address in Alameda, and other nearby bases include Oakland (32), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of Alameda names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is SKS Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
The leading options for Alameda are Commercial Home Products (14.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (35.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (17.8 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (21.1 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Alameda
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
Common commercial lines include DR7, DR5, and DR3 from Speed Queen; ask any company you call which commercial brands it services. See Speed Queen dryer repair.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Alameda
Most dryer calls in Alameda come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alameda
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Alameda, CA
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Alameda laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.