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 Ham Lake list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Ham Lake, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ham Lake. 3 of them are based in Ham Lake itself, and the rest are spread across Blaine (5), Minneapolis (4), and Forest Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Solutions, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.9, 3.0 |
First up for Ham Lake: Steve's Appliances (9.8 miles away, based in Mounds View, 4.4 stars from 951 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Commercial Service (19.9 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Denny’s Appliance (68.3 miles away, based in Menomonie, 4.4 stars from 74 reviews); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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.
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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.
Dryer Notes for Ham Lake, MN
Most dryer calls in Ham Lake 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
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Before You Book in Ham Lake
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Ham Lake, MN
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Ham Lake laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.