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 Carroll list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Carroll
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 64-mile radius of Carroll. 1 of them are based in Carroll itself, and other nearby bases include Storm Lake (1), Webster City (1), and Waukee (1). Distances run up to about 63 miles. No company within 90 miles of Carroll 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 closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Carroll is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carroll. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Companies within 64 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 43.8, 59.7 |
At the top of the Carroll list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (62.8 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Melander's Appliance and Bedding (43.8 miles away, based in Storm Lake, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Carroll company quotes commercial work:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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 Carroll, IA
Most washer calls in Carroll 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Carroll
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Carroll, IA
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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.