Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. The Somerville list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Somerville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Somerville. 3 list an address in Somerville, and other nearby bases include Boston (11), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Appliance Repair Technologies Somerville is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Somerville. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
Closest matches for Somerville: Appliance Doctor Corp (6.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (18.5 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (6.4 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (8.8 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
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
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
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Somerville
Most dryer calls in Somerville 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.
Before You Book in Somerville
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Somerville, MA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do you cover Somerville and nearby towns?
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Somerville
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Somerville laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.