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 Athens, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Athens
32 repair companies serve Athens from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Newark (4), Pataskala (3), and Jackson (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Kochis Appliance Heating & Air, about 3.2 miles away. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.3, 20.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
At the top of the Athens list: Commercial Refrigeration Service Inc.. (64.2 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Parts & Service Columbus (71.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Kochis Appliance Heating & Air (3.2 miles away, based in Millfield, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Athens
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Athens Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Athens 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Before You Book in Athens
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Athens, OH
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Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Athens
Commercial dryer repair for Nelsonville is handled by the same companies listed for Athens. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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 Athens technician can then bring the right parts.