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. The Ridgeland list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Ridgeland
Within 30 miles of Ridgeland there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Ridgeland, and other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Appliances Specialists. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Ridgeland. None of the repair companies near Ridgeland name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridgeland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 2.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
The leading options for Ridgeland are Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Madison (2.2 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); ABCO Air & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Pearl, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (2.8 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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 Ridgeland company quotes commercial work:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Ridgeland
Most dryer calls in Ridgeland 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas line work falls under the State Board of Contractors' Mechanical classification, while its Plumbing classification excludes fuel gas. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ridgeland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridgeland, MS
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Ridgeland do these technicians cover?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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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 Ridgeland technician can then bring the right parts.