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 Franklin Farm, with distances.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Franklin Farm, VA
40 repair companies serve Franklin Farm from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (10), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). The closest is Easy Go Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
First up for Franklin Farm: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (25.0 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (27.0 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (57.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- 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.
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Franklin Farm company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Franklin Farm
Most dryer calls in Franklin Farm 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Franklin Farm
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Franklin Farm laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.