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 Scranton 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 Scranton
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Scranton. 7 list an address in Scranton, and the rest are spread across Pittston (3), Eynon (2), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 1 lists commercial or laundromat work specifically. The closest is Tom's Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scranton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.5, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Scranton: Dan Sienkiewicz - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews); Brodheadsville Appliance Repair (36.2 miles away, based in Brodheadsville, 3.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (68.5 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Plus (62.5 miles away, based in Flanders, 3.7 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
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
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Scranton company quotes commercial work:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Around Scranton
Most dryer calls in Scranton 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Scranton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Scranton, PA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Which areas near Scranton do these technicians cover?
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Nearby Towns Served From Scranton
Live outside Scranton? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Taylor, Moosic, and Old Forge. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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 Scranton technician can then bring the right parts.