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 Kendallville list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Kendallville
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kendallville. 2 list an address in Kendallville, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (21), Columbia City (2), and Auburn (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Hagerman Appliance Parts & Service, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kendallville name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kendallville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 10.9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Kendallville list: Hagerman Appliance Parts & Service (0.4 miles away, 4.3 stars from 91 reviews); Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Columbia City, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Kendallville
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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
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 Kendallville company quotes commercial work:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Kendallville
Most dryer calls in Kendallville 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kendallville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Kendallville, IN
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Kendallville
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 Kendallville technician can then bring the right parts.