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. The Laurel list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving Laurel, VA
Within 30 miles of Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. No company within 30 miles of Laurel names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Richmond, around 0.5 miles out. The 31 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
At the top of the Laurel list: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (86.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); East Coast Appliance (2.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (0.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (5.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Laurel, VA
Most dryer calls in Laurel 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 Laurel
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurel, VA
Do commercial dryers need more vent cleaning?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Who fixes the payment part of a vended dryer?
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Laurel laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.