Commercial washers run many more cycles than a home machine and add coin or card systems, heavier drives and, on larger machines, bolted-down frames that home models do not have. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Cedar Rapids, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Cedar Rapids
Within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 18 list an address in Cedar Rapids, and other nearby bases include Marion (4), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Atlas Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Cedar Rapids. Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
At the top of the Cedar Rapids list: CONES Solutions (1.1 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GARY POND APPLIANCE REPAIR AND COIN LAUNDRY SERVICE LLC. (69.8 miles away, based in Milan, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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 Cedar Rapids company quotes commercial work:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Cedar Rapids
Most washer calls in Cedar Rapids 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Cedar Rapids
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Other Washer Repair in Cedar Rapids
Commercial Washer Repair Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids technician can then bring the right parts.