Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Cloquet, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Cloquet, MN
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cloquet. 1 of them are based in Cloquet itself, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Superior (2), and Esko (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Northern Star Food Equipment is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Cloquet. No company within 90 miles of Cloquet mentions commercial or laundromat work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cloquet is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 6.8, 15.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
Closest matches for Cloquet: Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (6.8 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); Northern Star Food Equipment (3.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); RAINBOW SERVICES (22.7 miles away, based in Superior, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Cloquet company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Cloquet
Most dryer calls in Cloquet 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cloquet
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Cloquet, MN
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Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Cloquet
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Cloquet
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Cloquet laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.