Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. The Clearwater 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 Clearwater
40 repair companies serve Clearwater from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in Clearwater itself, and other nearby bases include Largo (9), Palm Harbor (6), and Dunedin (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Fix-Anything | Virtual Appliance Repair, about 0.8 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clearwater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
Closest matches for Clearwater: GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (11.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TB Electronix (39.5 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (70.0 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Repair (24.0 miles away, based in New Port Richey, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Clearwater
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
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
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Clearwater company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Clearwater, FL
Most dryer calls in Clearwater 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Clearwater
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Clearwater, FL
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Clearwater
More Commercial Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Clearwater laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.