Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. The Gainesville 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 Gainesville
Within 30 miles of Gainesville there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 list an address in Gainesville, and the rest are spread across Alachua (1), High Springs (1), and Citra (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Gainesville names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Novariel Appliance Repair Gainesville, about 0.5 miles away. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the Gainesville list: Commercial Appliance Repair Fixgenix (86.2 miles away, based in Daytona Beach, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (4.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 Gainesville company quotes commercial work:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Gainesville, FL
Most dryer calls in Gainesville 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
Before You Book in Gainesville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Gainesville, FL
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
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The technicians listed for Gainesville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, and Keystone Heights. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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 Gainesville technician can then bring the right parts.