Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Theodore, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Theodore AL
Within 30 miles of Theodore there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Theodore itself, and the rest are spread across Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Moss Point (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. A & B Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Theodore. 2 list commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Theodore: Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (8.5 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (3.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Laundry Notes for Theodore, AL
Most washer calls in Theodore 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 Theodore Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
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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.