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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone, MO
40 repair companies serve Gladstone from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (16), Overland Park (7), and Independence (6). The closest is Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors, about 0.9 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gladstone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
At the top of the Gladstone list: Commercial Kitchen Solutions LLC (24.4 miles away, based in Lee's Summit, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Able Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (12.8 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Gladstone company quotes commercial work:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Gladstone, MO
Most dryer calls in Gladstone 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Gladstone
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Gladstone, MO
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do you cover Gladstone and nearby towns?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
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Also Serving Towns Around Gladstone
The technicians listed for Gladstone also cover smaller towns nearby, including Parkville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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 Gladstone technician can then bring the right parts.