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 Arlington, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Arlington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Arlington. 16 of them are based in Arlington itself, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (10), Washington (9), and Alexandria (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: AGB Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Arlington names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
First up for Arlington: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (10.6 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (14.3 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (46.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
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
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Arlington Owners Should Know
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services (water treated by the Washington Aqueduct from the Potomac River), which supplies Arlington, reports hardness of about 135 mg/L (8 grains per gallon) on average. Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Arlington County - Water Quality Reports
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Arlington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington, VA
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Arlington laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.