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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Franconia, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Franconia
Within 30 miles of Franconia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (20), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is ServiceNow Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Franconia names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
At the top of the Franconia list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (18.0 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (22.1 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (54.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Franconia
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Franconia 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Franconia
Most dryer calls in Franconia 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Franconia
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Franconia, VA
Which areas near Franconia do these technicians cover?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
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Commercial Dryer Repair Near Franconia
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Franconia laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.