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. The Lakewood list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Lakewood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. 1 list an address in Lakewood, and the rest are spread across Long Beach (15), Hawaiian Gardens (4), and Cerritos (3). 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service in Lakewood, around 0.6 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
First up for Lakewood: Johnnies Appliances (4.3 miles away, based in Signal Hill, 4.9 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (6.1 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (23.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (21.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
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
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lakewood company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Lakewood, CA
Most dryer calls in Lakewood 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lakewood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakewood, CA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do you cover Lakewood and nearby towns?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Lakewood laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.