Commercial laundry repair is a smaller field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home dryer takes on vended or on-premise equipment. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Houston, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Houston
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Houston. 36 list an address in Houston, and other nearby bases include Bellaire (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Greenfield Appliance Repair Mechanics, about 1.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Houston name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
First up for Houston: Appliance Cowboys (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair and Care of Houston (7.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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
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
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Houston
Gas dryers in Houston are typically served by CenterPoint Energy (Houston Division). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Railroad Commission of Texas - Gas Utility Docket No. 10948 (CenterPoint Energy Entex, Houston Division)
Houston Public Works (Houston Water), which supplies Houston, reports hardness of main system total hardness 43.5-229 mg/L as CaCO3, average about 135 mg/L (moderately hard to hard). Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: 2025 Houston Water Quality Report - Houston Public Works
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Houston
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Houston, TX
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Which areas near Houston do these technicians cover?
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Houston
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 Houston technician can then bring the right parts.