Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Lorain, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Lorain
Within 30 miles of Lorain there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lorain, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (11), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). Nearest on the list: CLE Restaurant Service, around 2.7 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lorain names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lorain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 3.0, 3.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Lorain are AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (36.2 miles away, based in Solon, 2.6 stars from 35 reviews); Samco Facilities Maintenance (88.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (85.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (4.9 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- 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?
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.
Around Lorain
Most dryer calls in Lorain 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
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Lorain Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Lorain, OH
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Other Dryer Repair in Lorain
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Lorain
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Lorain laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.