Commercial washers run many more cycles than a home machine and add coin or card systems, heavier drives and, on larger machines, bolted-down frames that home models do not have. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Foley, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Foley
Within 30 miles of Foley there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Foley itself, and other nearby bases include Pensacola (14), Orange Beach (4), and Daphne (4). Benson's Home Center is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Foley. Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
At the top of the Foley list: Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (32.7 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (30.0 miles away, based in Theodore, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Lillian, 4.9 stars from 332 reviews); SuperTech Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Foley
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Clothes come out soaking wet
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Foley company quotes commercial work:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Foley
Most washer calls in Foley come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Foley Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Foley, AL
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List which machines are down and what they are doing (not filling, not draining, not taking coins or cards, not spinning). If a route operator or payment provider services the coin or card systems, check with them first.