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. The Clarion 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 Clarion
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarion. The rest are spread across Cranberry Twp (4), Franklin (2), and DuBois (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. No company within 60 miles of Clarion names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Mishler Appliance Services, about 16.1 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Clarion is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarion. 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.1, 22.8, 27.3 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
The leading options for Clarion are Commercial Equipment Service INC. (64.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (68.0 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (72.0 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (67.5 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Clarion company quotes commercial work:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 Clarion, PA
Most dryer calls in Clarion 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Clarion 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarion, PA
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Clarion
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 Clarion technician can then bring the right parts.