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 Rutherford, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Rutherford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rutherford. 1 of them are based in Rutherford itself, and the rest are spread across Clifton (14), Passaic (6), and Lyndhurst (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Pinecrest Rutherford Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Rutherford names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.3, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Rutherford: Renovate Group (7.8 miles away, based in Fort Lee, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Commercial Equipment Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ERI Commercial Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews); NP Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Rutherford
Most dryer calls in Rutherford 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Questions to Ask a Rutherford Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Rutherford, NJ
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Do you cover Rutherford and nearby towns?
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Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Rutherford
The technicians listed for Rutherford also cover smaller towns nearby, including East Rutherford. 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 Rutherford technician can then bring the right parts.