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 Birmingham, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Birmingham
40 repair companies serve Birmingham from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Detroit (8), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). No company within 30 miles of Birmingham names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Guardian Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Birmingham. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Birmingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
At the top of the Birmingham list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (14.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deals Depot (7.2 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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.
What Birmingham Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Birmingham 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Birmingham
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, MI
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Birmingham
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham technician can then bring the right parts.