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 Fruitville, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Fruitville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fruitville. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (39) and Bradenton (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Fruitville names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fruitville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Fruitville are Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (22.1 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (49.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial FoodService repair II Inc. (15.0 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); TB Electronix (64.8 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Fruitville
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Fruitville company quotes commercial work:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fruitville, FL
Most dryer calls in Fruitville 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
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Questions to Ask a Fruitville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Fruitville, FL
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Fruitville laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.