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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lakewood, with distances.
Commercial Dryer Repair Near Lakewood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lakewood. 2 of them are based in Lakewood itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lakewood names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Lakewood Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
Closest matches for Lakewood: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (6.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
Published ranges for dryer repairs, for reference when a Lakewood company quotes commercial work:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Lakewood
Most dryer calls in Lakewood 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
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Lakewood
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakewood, WA
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Who repairs laundromat dryers?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
More Laundry Repair in Lakewood, WA
Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Lakewood
The technicians listed for Lakewood also cover smaller towns nearby, including Steilacoom. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest commercial dryer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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 Lakewood technician can then bring the right parts.