Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Providence, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Providence
40 repair companies serve Providence from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Providence, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (9), Cranston (5), and Johnston (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Providence Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.2 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Providence names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Providence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
First up for Providence: Manny's Appliances (31.3 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (41.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); "D" Boy Maytag Home Appliance Center (39.0 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.0 stars from 28 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Providence
Providence Water, which supplies Providence, reports hardness of soft (the utility describes its water as soft; no numeric value published on its FAQ). Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Water Quality FAQ - Providence Water
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
Gas piping falls under pipefitter licenses from the Department of Labor and Training, which also issues limited natural gas and propane service licenses for reconnecting gas service and servicing gas appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
Questions to Ask a Providence Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Providence, RI
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Providence and nearby towns?
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Commercial Dryer Repair for Towns Near Providence
Commercial dryer repair for Greenville is handled by the same companies listed for Providence. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Providence laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.