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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of St. Louis, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near St. Louis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Louis. 27 of them are based in St. Louis itself, and other nearby bases include Granite City (2), Affton (2), and University City (1). Distances run up to about 11 miles. No company within 30 miles of St. Louis names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Mid America Service Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from St. Louis. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the St. Louis list: Xtreme Services & Parts (Commercial) (49.7 miles away, based in Warrenton, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (5.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (11.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 6,545 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a St. Louis company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 St. Louis Owners Should Know
City of St. Louis Water Division, which supplies St. Louis, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 152 mg/L as CaCO3 (range 103-210 mg/L) in the Water Division's 2018 water quality report (hard). Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: City of St. Louis Water Division 2018 Water Quality Report
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.
Questions to Ask a St. Louis Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MO
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Related Repair Pages for St. Louis
Commercial Dryer Repair Near St. Louis
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 St. Louis technician can then bring the right parts.