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 Franklin 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 Franklin
Within 60 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lafayette (8), Baton Rouge (6), and Houma (4). Of those, 1 mentions commercial or laundromat work by name. The closest is Sugar City Appliance, about 13.9 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 19.1, 24.3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Franklin: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (48.9 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.3 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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 Franklin company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Franklin, LA
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, LA
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Other Dryer Repair in Franklin
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Franklin
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Franklin laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.