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 Aloha, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Aloha
40 repair companies serve Aloha from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Beaverton (11), Portland (11), and Hillsboro (6). The closest is Exact Beaverton Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.7 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Aloha names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aloha. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Aloha: C D Commercial Dishwashers (18.7 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); L & M Appliance Restaurant & Commercial Parts & Services (10.6 miles away, based in Portland, 3.8 stars from 22 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (7.5 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hydra Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Aloha
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
- 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
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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.
Dryer Notes for Aloha, OR
Most dryer calls in Aloha 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Aloha
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Aloha, OR
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Aloha
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Aloha
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Aloha laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.