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 Wauwatosa, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dryers Near Wauwatosa
40 repair companies serve Wauwatosa from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Wauwatosa, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Brookfield (3), and West Allis (2). No company within 30 miles of Wauwatosa names commercial or laundromat work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Action & Becker is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Wauwatosa. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wauwatosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Wauwatosa: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (68.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (87.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (81.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).
Commercial Dryer Work in Wauwatosa
Commercial Laundry Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or excess lint near the exhaust
- One pocket of a stacked dryer not heating
- Drum noise on a heavily used machine
- A machine takes payment but will not start
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.
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repairs Cost
Commercial repair pricing varies with the machine and the payment system, so treat home-dryer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Wauwatosa
Most dryer calls in Wauwatosa 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.
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 Wauwatosa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Commercial Dryer Repair FAQs: Wauwatosa, WI
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List every machine that is out of service and what each one is doing. For a Wauwatosa laundromat or laundry room, one visit for several machines saves trip charges.