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 Metairie, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Metairie, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Metairie. 10 list an address in Metairie, and the rest are spread across New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The Appliance Technician is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Metairie. None of the repair companies near Metairie name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 23 |
At the top of the Metairie list: Professional Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Accardo's Appliance Repair Service (2.5 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 70 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Metairie
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
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
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Metairie company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Metairie Owners Should Know
Jefferson Parish Department of Water (East Bank water system), which supplies Metairie, reports hardness of east Bank system total hardness reported at 75.7-190 ppm as CaCO3 (moderately hard to hard). Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Jefferson Parish 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Metairie
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Metairie, LA
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Metairie laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.