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 Wakefield, with distances.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Wakefield
40 repair companies serve Wakefield from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fairfax (12), Springfield (9), and Falls Church (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wakefield names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Same Day Appliance Repair, about 2.5 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wakefield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.5, 2.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
First up for Wakefield: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (19.0 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (22.4 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (54.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
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
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Around Wakefield
Most dryer calls in Wakefield 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 Wakefield
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Wakefield, VA
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dryers?
Do you cover Wakefield and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Wakefield
Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Commercial Dryer Repair for Towns Near Wakefield
Commercial dryer repair for Kings Park is handled by the same companies listed for Wakefield. Each town also has its own dryer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number of each machine that is down, whether it is gas or electric, and whether it is a single or stacked unit. A Wakefield technician can then bring the right parts.