Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lake Wales, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Lake Wales
Within 30 miles of Lake Wales there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lakeland (16), Kissimmee (8), and Winter Haven (5). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lake Wales 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: EC FIX APPLIANCES, around 8.2 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Wales. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.2, 10.3, 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
Closest matches for Lake Wales: TB Electronix (42.0 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (60.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts Commercial (50.5 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Tech24 (41.8 miles away, based in Orlando, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Lake Wales
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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.
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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lake Wales company quotes commercial work:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Lake Wales
Most dryer calls in Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Wales, FL
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
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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 Lake Wales technician can then bring the right parts.