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 Lawndale, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Lawndale, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lawndale. 2 list an address in Lawndale, and other nearby bases include Torrance (9), Inglewood (9), and Gardena (6). None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. A+ Appliance Repair Lawndale is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Lawndale. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lawndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Lawndale list: Pros Fix Appliances (19.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (12.3 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (13.4 miles away, based in Signal Hill, 4.9 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (18.4 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lawndale company quotes commercial work:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
What Lawndale Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lawndale 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lawndale
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lawndale, CA
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Also Serving Towns Around Lawndale
Commercial dryer repair for Alondra Park is handled by the same companies listed for Lawndale. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Lawndale laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.