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 South Lake Tahoe, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near South Lake Tahoe
Within 30 miles of South Lake Tahoe there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in South Lake Tahoe itself, and other nearby bases include Carson City (5), Gardnerville (4), and New Washoe City (1). No company within 30 miles of South Lake Tahoe names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from South Lake Tahoe. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 12.5, 13.7 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
First up for South Lake Tahoe: Burney's Commercial Service Inc (42.1 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.5 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burney’s Commercial Service inc (45.5 miles away, based in Sun Valley); Austin's Commercial Appliance Repair Services LLC (67.6 miles away, based in Sonora, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Service, LLC (83.0 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.0 stars from 59 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in South Lake Tahoe
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 South Lake Tahoe, CA
Most dryer calls in South Lake Tahoe 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
Before You Book in South Lake Tahoe
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: South Lake Tahoe, CA
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in South Lake Tahoe
Commercial Dryer Repair Near South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe technician can then bring the right parts.