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. The Charlottesville list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Charlottesville
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Charlottesville. 4 of them are based in Charlottesville itself, and the rest are spread across Fishersville (3), Gordonsville (1), and Orange (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists, around 0.6 miles out. 1 lists commercial or laundromat work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charlottesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.1, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
The leading options for Charlottesville are VA Commercial Repair Solutions (27.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (25.9 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
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
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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 Charlottesville company quotes commercial work:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Charlottesville
Most dryer calls in Charlottesville 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Charlottesville Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Charlottesville, VA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
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Also Serving Towns Around Charlottesville
Commercial dryer repair for University of Virginia and Hollymead is handled by the same companies listed for Charlottesville. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
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 Charlottesville technician can then bring the right parts.