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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Cambridge, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Cambridge, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cambridge. 6 of them are based in Cambridge itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (11), Somerville (3), and Brookline (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Cambridge names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Regal appliance repair cambridge is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cambridge. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
At the top of the Cambridge list: Appliance Doctor Corp (6.1 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (17.3 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (7.5 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (7.9 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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
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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Cambridge company quotes commercial work:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Cambridge Owners Should Know
Cambridge Water Department, which supplies Cambridge, reports hardness of about 50-70 mg/L (roughly 3-4 grains per gallon; slightly 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: Commercial Water Hardness Information - City of Cambridge
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cambridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MA
Which areas near Cambridge do these technicians cover?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Laundry Repair in Cambridge, MA
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge technician can then bring the right parts.