Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Friendly, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Friendly, MD
40 repair companies serve Friendly from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (18), Arlington (5), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. No company within 30 miles of Friendly names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Bell Appliance Repair - MD, about 0.9 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
First up for Friendly: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (14.0 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (18.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (48.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Friendly company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $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: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Friendly, MD
Most dryer calls in Friendly 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)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Friendly
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Friendly, MD
Which areas near Friendly do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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 Friendly technician can then bring the right parts.