Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Foster City, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Foster City, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Foster City. 5 list an address in Foster City, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Foster City. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Foster City: Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (23.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apartment Appliance Repair Saratoga (22.9 miles away, based in Saratoga); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (28.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
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
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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 Foster City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Foster City 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Foster City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Do you cover Foster City and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Other Dryer Repair in Foster City
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Foster City
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number of each machine that is down, whether it is gas or electric, and whether it is a single or stacked unit. A Foster City technician can then bring the right parts.