Commercial dryers run many more cycles than home machines and use larger burners, payment systems and heavier drums. The Roanoke list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Roanoke
Within 30 miles of Roanoke there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 of them are based in Roanoke itself, and the rest are spread across Christiansburg (2), Vinton (1), and Salem (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is GE Appliance Services, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Roanoke names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 2.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Roanoke: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (78.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Peerless Appliance Services (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Dryer Needs Service
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- 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.
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
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
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Roanoke company quotes commercial work:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Roanoke
Most dryer calls in Roanoke 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)
Questions to Ask a Roanoke Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Roanoke, VA
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How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Which areas near Roanoke do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Roanoke
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Nearby Towns Served From Roanoke
Commercial dryer repair for Vinton is handled by the same companies listed for Roanoke. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Roanoke laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.