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 Salem 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 Salem
40 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Salem itself, and other nearby bases include Peabody (5), Lynn (5), and Revere (5). Of those, 1 mentions commercial or laundromat work by name. The closest is Adesso Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
First up for Salem: Appliance Doctor Corp (18.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (31.5 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (10.3 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (21.1 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Salem
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
- 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
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Salem
Most dryer calls in Salem 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)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Questions to Ask a Salem Technician
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Salem, MA
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do you cover Salem and nearby towns?
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Salem
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 Salem technician can then bring the right parts.