Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. The Mentor list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Mentor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mentor. 3 list an address in Mentor, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (14), Painesville (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 1 lists commercial or laundromat work specifically. The closest is G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR, about 2.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.9, 2.9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
The leading options for Mentor are AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (20.2 miles away, based in Solon, 2.6 stars from 35 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (68.8 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (60.2 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); My Appliance Guy (6.9 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Mentor
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
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
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
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.
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Mentor Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mentor 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Mentor
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Mentor, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Mentor and nearby towns?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
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Commercial Dryer Repair for Towns Near Mentor
Live outside Mentor? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Mentor-on-the-Lake and Chardon. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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 Mentor technician can then bring the right parts.