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 University Place list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Laundry Technicians Serving University Place, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University Place. 2 list an address in University Place, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: Essential University Place Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of University Place names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
The leading options for University Place are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dryer Repair Covers
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- 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.
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
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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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 University Place
Most dryer calls in University Place 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near University Place
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: University Place, WA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How often should commercial dryer exhaust be cleaned?
Can you repair coin-operated or card-operated dryers?
Do you cover University Place and nearby towns?
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Commercial Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From University Place
Live outside University Place? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Fircrest. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
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 University Place technician can then bring the right parts.