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 Bakersfield, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Bakersfield
40 repair companies serve Bakersfield from within 30 miles. 39 of them are based in Bakersfield itself, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (1). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Artur's Top Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Bakersfield names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bakersfield. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
First up for Bakersfield: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (86.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Specialist (4.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
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
- 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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- 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 inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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.
What Bakersfield Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Bakersfield 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Bakersfield Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Bakersfield, CA
Who repairs laundromat washers?
What is a washer-extractor?
Which areas near Bakersfield do these technicians cover?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Other Washer Repair in Bakersfield
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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.