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. The Richmond list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Richmond
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 27 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Richmond name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
Closest matches for Richmond: East Coast Appliance (8.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Richmond Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Richmond are typically served by Richmond Gas Works (City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City of Richmond: Richmond's Gas Utility information sheet
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 Richmond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Richmond
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Richmond
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Richmond laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.