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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Hershey, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Hershey, PA
Within 30 miles of Hershey there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Harrisburg (10), Mechanicsburg (4), and Lancaster (4). Distances run up to about 23 miles. No company within 30 miles of Hershey names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.4, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
The leading options for Hershey are Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (70.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (68.9 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (69.7 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Brodheadsville Appliance Repair (79.7 miles away, based in Brodheadsville, 3.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Hershey company quotes commercial work:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Hershey
Most dryer calls in Hershey 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)
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hershey
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Hershey, PA
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The technicians listed for Hershey also cover smaller towns nearby, including Palmyra and Middletown. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Hershey laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.