Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. The Oakland list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Oakland
Within 30 miles of Oakland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 32 list an address in Oakland, and other nearby bases include Alameda (4), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 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 closest is Boes Appliance Repair llc, about 0.9 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
At the top of the Oakland list: Commercial Home Products (16.4 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (36.3 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (19.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (19.3 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Oakland company quotes commercial work:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
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 Oakland
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), which supplies Oakland, reports hardness of soft for most of Oakland: Orinda treatment plant water about 16-36 ppm (1-2 gpg); areas also fed by the Upper San Leandro plant can see about 140-150 ppm (8-9 gpg). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: EBMUD 2020 Annual Water Quality Report
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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Oakland
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Oakland, CA
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Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number from each machine's data plate, whether it is a top-load coin machine or a front-load washer-extractor, and any code on the display. A Oakland technician can then bring the right parts.