Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lafayette, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Lafayette
Within 30 miles of Lafayette there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Lafayette itself, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), Concord (13), and Pleasant Hill (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ready Lafayette Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lafayette names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lafayette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.3, 2.0 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
First up for Lafayette: Commercial Home Products (25.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (41.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (13.3 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (23.2 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lafayette company quotes commercial work:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Lafayette
Most dryer calls in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lafayette, CA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Other Dryer Repair in Lafayette
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Lafayette
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 Lafayette technician can then bring the right parts.