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. The Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale. 33 of them are based in Fort Lauderdale itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland Park (5) and Wilton Manors (2). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. Countywide Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale. 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 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Fort Lauderdale: Gasket Doctor (15.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Parts & Service, LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.2 stars from 39 reviews); Complete Commercial Repair Inc. (8.0 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.3 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Accurate Commercial Equipment (10.4 miles away, based in Coral Springs, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Fort Lauderdale company quotes commercial work:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Fort Lauderdale
Most dryer calls in Fort Lauderdale 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fort Lauderdale
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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 Fort Lauderdale technician can then bring the right parts.