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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Hicksville, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Hicksville, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hicksville. 4 of them are based in Hicksville itself, and the rest are spread across Farmingdale (7), Westbury (4), and Melville (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is American Service, about 0.3 miles away. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Hicksville: Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (5.6 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (9.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (23.2 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Commercial Equipment Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Hicksville
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
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
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 Hicksville company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Hicksville
Most dryer calls in Hicksville 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
Gas work licensing is set locally; in New York City, for example, the Department of Buildings requires gas work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or by Gas Work Qualification holders under a master plumber's supervision. Source: NYC Department of Buildings: Local Law 150 of 2016 Gas Work Qualification Requirement
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hicksville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Hicksville, NY
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Hicksville laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.