Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. The Medford 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 Medford, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Medford. 2 list an address in Medford, and other nearby bases include Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or laundromat work by name. Cedar Appliance Co. is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Medford. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Medford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
At the top of the Medford list: Appliance Doctor Corp (6.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (19.3 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (4.2 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (9.0 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Medford company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Medford, MA
Most dryer calls in Medford 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.
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Medford
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Medford, MA
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do you cover Medford and nearby towns?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Medford laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.