Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. The Star list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Star, ID
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Star. The rest are spread across Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Augurey appliance and home is the nearest, roughly 4.7 miles from Star. No company within 90 miles of Star mentions commercial or laundromat work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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) | 32 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
At the top of the Star list: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cody's Appliance Repair Eagle ID (7.7 miles away, based in Eagle, 4.9 stars from 1,470 reviews); Quality Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Boise, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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 Star company quotes commercial work:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Star
Most dryer calls in Star 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Star
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Star, ID
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Star laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.