Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Tallahassee, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Tallahassee, FL
14 repair companies serve Tallahassee from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Tallahassee, and other nearby bases include Crawfordville (2), Cairo (2), and Thomasville (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 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 closest is Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL, about 1.9 miles away. The 13 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
Closest matches for Tallahassee: All Phase Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (63.5 miles away, based in Valdosta, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Repair (64.3 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Chill Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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
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 Tallahassee company quotes commercial work:
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Tallahassee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Tallahassee, FL
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do you cover Tallahassee and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Tallahassee
Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Commercial Dryer Repair for Towns Near Tallahassee
The technicians listed for Tallahassee also cover smaller towns nearby, including Crawfordville, Quincy, and Perry. 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 Tallahassee technician can then bring the right parts.