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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Winston-Salem, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Winston-Salem
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winston-Salem. 9 list an address in Winston-Salem, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Thomasville (6), and Kernersville (5). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Advance Appliance., around 0.9 miles out. 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. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
The leading options for Winston-Salem are K1 Pro Services (73.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc (90.0 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (84.2 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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
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
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
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 Winston-Salem company quotes commercial work:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which supplies Winston-Salem, reports hardness of soft; the 2025 water quality report lists hardness of about 9-28 ppm, averaging about 17.5 ppm. Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Water Quality Report 2025 - City of Winston-Salem
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Gas and fuel piping installation requires a plumbing or heating license, or a restricted fuel piping license, issued by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Questions to Ask a Winston-Salem Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Winston-Salem, NC
Do you cover Winston-Salem and nearby towns?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Winston-Salem
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem technician can then bring the right parts.