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 San Luis Obispo, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, San Luis Obispo CA
Within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in San Luis Obispo, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), Atascadero (2), and Los Osos (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of San Luis Obispo mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
The leading options for San Luis Obispo are Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Best Appliance Guy (1.0 miles away, 2.7 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
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.
Water, Power and Safety First
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$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?
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 Luis Obispo
Most washer calls in San Luis Obispo 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).
Before You Book in San Luis Obispo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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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.