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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Waltham, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Waltham, MA
Within 30 miles of Waltham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Waltham itself, and the rest are spread across Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Waltham. 2 of them mention commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 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) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
The leading options for Waltham are Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (12.3 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (1.8 miles away, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (9.7 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Waltham company quotes commercial work:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Waltham Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waltham 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Waltham
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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Also Serving Towns Around Waltham
Commercial dryer repair for West Concord is handled by the same companies listed for Waltham. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Waltham laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.