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. Companies that list commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Madison, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Madison
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Madison. 16 list an address in Madison, and other nearby bases include Middleton (4), Sun Prairie (3), and Monona (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. None of the repair companies near Madison name commercial or laundromat work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The closest is Quarry Appliance Repair Professionals, about 1.3 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.5, 3.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
First up for Madison: Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (6.7 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Champion Appliance Care (4.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews); Ghost Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews); Stoughton Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Commercial Laundry Repairs Differ
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- A machine takes payment but will not start
- Dry times creeping up across several machines
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
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.
Check the Vent Before You Call
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:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Madison Owners Should Know
Madison Water Utility, which supplies Madison, reports hardness of very hard, about 18-20 grains per gallon. Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: Frequently Asked Questions | Water Utility | City of Madison, WI
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Madison
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison, WI
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Also Serving Towns Around Madison
Live outside Madison? The same commercial dryer repair technicians serve Monona and McFarland. 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 Madison technician can then bring the right parts.