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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Sherwood, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Sherwood
40 repair companies serve Sherwood from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Sherwood, and other nearby bases include Beaverton (9), Tigard (6), and Portland (6). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Appliance Wizard is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Sherwood. No company within 30 miles of Sherwood names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 25 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
At the top of the Sherwood list: C D Commercial Dishwashers (26.2 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); L & M Appliance Restaurant & Commercial Parts & Services (13.3 miles away, based in Portland, 3.8 stars from 22 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (6.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krohn's Appliance Service LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Newberg, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Local Notes for Sherwood
Most dryer calls in Sherwood 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 Sherwood Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Sherwood, OR
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Which areas near Sherwood do these technicians cover?
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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 Sherwood technician can then bring the right parts.