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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Homewood, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Homewood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Homewood. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Bessemer (5), and Hoover (2). Same-Day Appliance Fix in Homewood is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Homewood. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Homewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
First up for Homewood: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (53.4 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MPE Services Commercial (20.7 miles away, based in Pinson, 3.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Water not filling or not draining
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as top-load coin machines, front-load washers or washer-extractors.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Homewood
Most washer calls in Homewood 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Homewood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Homewood, 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.