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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ruskin. 4 of them are based in Ruskin itself, and the rest are spread across St. Petersburg (11), Riverview (7), and Tampa (4). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Quality Complete Home Services Inc, about 0.8 miles away. 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. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ruskin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
At the top of the Ruskin list: GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (24.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TB Electronix (39.5 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (45.1 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial FoodService repair II Inc. (20.8 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Ruskin company quotes commercial work:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Around Ruskin
Most dryer calls in Ruskin 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 Ruskin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Ruskin, FL
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
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Who repairs laundromat 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 Ruskin technician can then bring the right parts.