Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Madison Heights, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Madison Heights
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Madison Heights. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Nearest on the list: Reliable Home Appliance Repair, around 5.1 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial or laundromat work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 32 businesses. Madison Heights is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madison Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 7.0, 8.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
Closest matches for Madison Heights: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (45.8 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Home Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Madison Heights company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Madison Heights
Most dryer calls in Madison 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
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Madison Heights
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison Heights, VA
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Also Serving Towns Around Madison Heights
The technicians listed for Madison Heights also cover smaller towns nearby, including Buena Vista, Lexington, and Farmville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Madison Heights laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.