Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. The Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Washington. 4 list an address in Fort Washington, and other nearby bases include Alexandria (24), Waldorf (3), and Arlington (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. No company within 30 miles of Fort Washington names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Three J's Company is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fort Washington. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Fort Washington: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (16.2 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (20.8 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (51.1 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- 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
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
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
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.
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Fort Washington
Most dryer calls in Fort Washington 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Fort Washington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, MD
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
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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 Fort Washington technician can then bring the right parts.