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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Washington, with distances.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Washington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Washington. 25 list an address in Washington, and other nearby bases include Arlington (11), Takoma Park (2), and Brentwood (1). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Dacor Appliance Repair Team, about 0.5 miles away. 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. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Washington list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (5.9 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (10.0 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (42.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
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 Washington Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Washington are typically served by Washington Gas. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Washington Gas: Service Territory
DC Water (District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority), which supplies Washington, reports hardness of moderately hard: typically 70-120 ppm (about 3-9 grains per gallon), generally higher in warmer months and lower in winter. Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: DC Water: How hard is the water in the District of Columbia?
The District's Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers and gasfitters, electricians and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, but does not list appliance repair as a separate licensed trade. Source: Board of Industrial Trades (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
In District of Columbia, you can check a license with the DC DLCP Occupational and Professional License (OPLA) search portal or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Washington Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, DC
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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 Washington technician can then bring the right parts.