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 Port Arthur, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Port Arthur, TX
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Arthur. 1 of them are based in Port Arthur itself, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Orange (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. GT Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 5.8 miles from Port Arthur. None of the repair companies near Port Arthur name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.2, 7.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
At the top of the Port Arthur list: Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (19.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
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
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
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Port Arthur Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Port Arthur 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Port Arthur
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Arthur, TX
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Do you cover Port Arthur and nearby towns?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
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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 Port Arthur technician can then bring the right parts.