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 Ithaca list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Ithaca
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ithaca. 2 list an address in Ithaca, and other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Elmira (3). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. No company within 60 miles of Ithaca names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Ithaca. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ithaca is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
Closest matches for Ithaca: Dan Sienkiewicz - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair (84.6 miles away, based in Scranton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Ithaca, NY
Most dryer calls in Ithaca 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.
Questions to Ask a Ithaca Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
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Live outside Ithaca? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve South Hill. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Ithaca laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.