Every hour a commercial dryer sits idle costs a laundromat or property manager money, so the technician you call needs to know heavy-duty equipment. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Benicia, with distances.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Benicia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Benicia. 2 list an address in Benicia, and the rest are spread across Vallejo (18), Concord (7), and Martinez (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Iconic Benicia Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.9 miles away. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Benicia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 3.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Benicia list: Commercial Home Products (36.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (3.2 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (24.2 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Maintenance and Repair Services (25.8 miles away, based in Castro Valley).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Benicia company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Benicia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Benicia 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
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Benicia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Benicia, CA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Benicia laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.