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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Denver, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Denver, CO
40 repair companies serve Denver from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in Denver itself, and other nearby bases include Aurora (18) and Commerce City (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 1 lists commercial or laundromat work specifically. The closest is Frontline Appliance Repair Masters, about 1.1 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Denver. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Denver: Repair Porter Inc - Cherry Creek (5.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Corn's Appliance (12.2 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.2 stars from 246 reviews); Commercial Appliance Repair Pro (14.1 miles away, based in Littleton, 4.6 stars from 82 reviews); Reed Restaurant Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.2 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Denver
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Denver company quotes commercial work:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Denver Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Denver are typically served by Xcel Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City & County of Denver and Xcel Energy Partnership
Denver Water, which supplies Denver, reports hardness of soft to moderately hard; moderately hard from the southern collection system and somewhat soft from the northern system. Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Water Hardness - Denver Water
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
State law treats fuel gas piping separately from plumbing and has the State Plumbing Board adopt a Colorado fuel gas code for inspecting gas piping installations; hooking a gas appliance to an existing service connection falls outside the statute's definition of gas piping. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12, ยงยง 12-155-103 and 12-155-106 (Colorado General Assembly)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Denver
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Denver, CO
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Do you cover Denver and nearby towns?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
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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 Denver technician can then bring the right parts.