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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Live Oak, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Live Oak
Within 30 miles of Live Oak there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (19), Converse (6), and Schertz (5). 1 lists commercial or laundromat work specifically. The closest is Universal City Appliance Repair Tech, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 |
At the top of the Live Oak list: ABC Home & Commercial Services - Appliance Repair Department (6.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABC Home & Commercial Services - Appliance Repair Department (68.2 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coker Service of Austin (40.0 miles away, based in Kyle, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Setpoint Services LLC (74.8 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Live Oak
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Live Oak company quotes commercial work:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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 Live Oak
Most dryer calls in Live Oak 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.
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, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Before You Book in Live Oak
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Live Oak, TX
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
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Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
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Nearby Towns Served From Live Oak
Live outside Live Oak? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Windcrest. 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 Live Oak technician can then bring the right parts.