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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Arlington, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about commercial equipment.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Arlington
40 repair companies serve Arlington from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Arlington, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Lake Stevens (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington, about 1.5 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or laundromat work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 3.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Arlington list: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (20.7 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Smartfix Appliance (13.3 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- 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.
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Arlington
Most dryer calls in Arlington 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Arlington
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington, WA
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Arlington laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.