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. The Urbana 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 Urbana
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Urbana. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (14), Frederick (8), and Germantown (5). Distances run up to about 17 miles. N. M. Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.9 miles from Urbana. No company within 30 miles of Urbana names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Urbana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.9, 5.4, 5.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
Closest matches for Urbana: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (30.7 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (33.1 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (46.4 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 Urbana company quotes commercial work:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Urbana
Most dryer calls in Urbana 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Urbana
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Urbana, MD
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Do you cover Urbana and nearby towns?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Urbana laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.