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 Colonial Heights, with distances.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Colonial Heights
Within 30 miles of Colonial Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Colonial Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Richmond (24), Petersburg (4), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. None of the repair companies near Colonial Heights name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
At the top of the Colonial Heights list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (20.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dryer Work in Colonial Heights
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
Around Colonial Heights
Most dryer calls in Colonial Heights 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
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Before You Book in Colonial Heights
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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Commercial Dryer Repair for Towns Near Colonial Heights
Live outside Colonial Heights? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Ettrick. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Colonial Heights laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.