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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Bay Shore, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Bay Shore, NY
40 repair companies serve Bay Shore from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Bay Shore itself, and the rest are spread across Brentwood (6), Hauppauge (6), and Islip (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Bay Shore names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Valley Forge Appliance Repair Help, around 1.9 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bay Shore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 1.9, 2.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Bay Shore: GK Mechanical inc (9.3 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (9.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (23.9 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Commercial Equipment Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Bay Shore
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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
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
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
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Bay Shore
Most dryer calls in Bay Shore 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bay Shore
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bay Shore, NY
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Do you cover Bay Shore and nearby towns?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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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 Bay Shore technician can then bring the right parts.