Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Lake Shore, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Lake Shore
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Shore. The rest are spread across Baltimore (12), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). Nearest on the list: Custom Care Appliance Services, around 1.4 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Lake Shore: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (23.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (16.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (25.9 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lake Shore company quotes commercial work:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lake Shore
Most dryer calls in Lake Shore 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lake Shore
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Lake Shore and nearby towns?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
More Laundry Repair in Lake Shore, MD
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Lake Shore
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 Lake Shore technician can then bring the right parts.