Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Folkston, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Folkston
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Folkston. The rest are spread across Jacksonville (22), Brunswick (7), and Waycross (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. The closest is S & D Refrigeration And Appliance Services, about 19.3 miles away. No company within 60 miles of Folkston 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 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Folkston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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) | 19.3, 22.0, 26.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the Folkston list: Commercial Equipment Repair (74.7 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Phase Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (75.6 miles away, based in Valdosta, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (40.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Folkston
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Water not filling or not draining
- 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.
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
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Folkston
Most washer calls in Folkston 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Folkston
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Folkston, GA
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Folkston
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 Folkston technician can then bring the right parts.