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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Lake Placid, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Lake Placid
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lake Placid. 2 of them are based in Lake Placid itself, and other nearby bases include Okeechobee (6), Punta Gorda (6), and North Fort Myers (5). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is Jersey Joe's Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. No company within 60 miles of Lake Placid names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake Placid is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Placid. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 1.9, 6.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Lake Placid: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (56.5 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TB Electronix (81.8 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial FoodService repair II Inc. (78.9 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Tech24 (83.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lake Placid company quotes commercial work:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Lake Placid
Most dryer calls in Lake Placid 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lake Placid
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Lake Placid, FL
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Lake Placid
Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Lake Placid technician can then bring the right parts.