Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The Kathleen 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 Kathleen
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kathleen. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Wesley Chapel (8), and Zephyrhills (5). Mike's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Kathleen. 1 lists commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kathleen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.0, 5.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Kathleen: TB Electronix (11.9 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (33.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Repair (40.0 miles away, based in New Port Richey, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews); Appliance Experts Commercial (53.6 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- 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.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Kathleen company quotes commercial work:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Kathleen, FL
Most washer calls in Kathleen 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Kathleen Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Kathleen, FL
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
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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.