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 Astoria 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 Astoria
15 repair companies serve Astoria from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Longview (4), Ridgefield (4), and Warrenton (1). The closest is Brian's Appliance Repair, about 8.9 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 10 businesses. Astoria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Astoria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.9, 37.2, 38.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
First up for Astoria: C D Commercial Dishwashers (64.3 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); L & M Appliance Restaurant & Commercial Parts & Services (73.0 miles away, based in Portland, 3.8 stars from 22 reviews); EasyFix - Appliance Repair Service (57.6 miles away, based in Ridgefield, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cole's Appliance Repair (38.6 miles away, based in Longview, 4.3 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Astoria company quotes commercial work:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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 Astoria Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Astoria 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.
Questions to Ask a Astoria Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Astoria, OR
Do you cover Astoria and nearby towns?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Other Dryer Repair in Astoria
Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Astoria
The technicians listed for Astoria also cover smaller towns nearby, including Warrenton and Seaside. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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 Astoria technician can then bring the right parts.