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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near San Francisco, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, San Francisco CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Francisco. 36 list an address in San Francisco, and other nearby bases include Daly City (4). Nearest on the list: Sub-Zero Appliance Experts, around 0.2 miles out. No company within 30 miles of San Francisco 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 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
At the top of the San Francisco list: Commercial Home Products (14.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (40.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (11.7 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (25.0 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Water not filling or not draining
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Clothes come out soaking wet
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a San Francisco company quotes commercial work:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Around San Francisco
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), which supplies San Francisco, reports hardness of 9.1-49 ppm as CaCO3, average 32 ppm (soft). 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: SFPUC 2022 Water Quality Report (San Francisco)
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 San Francisco
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: San Francisco, CA
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Other Washer Repair in San Francisco
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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 San Francisco technician can then bring the right parts.