Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The Spencer 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 Spencer
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Spencer. 1 list an address in Spencer, and the rest are spread across Algona (2), Spirit Lake (1), and Estherville (1). Galbraith Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Spencer. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Spencer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 18.7, 23.7 |
Closest matches for Spencer: Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (86.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galbraith Appliance Repair. (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 16 reviews); Melander's Appliance and Bedding (34.2 miles away, based in Storm Lake, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys LLC - Sales and Service (39.5 miles away, based in Worthington, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Spencer
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Water not filling or not draining
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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 Spencer company quotes commercial work:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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.
What Spencer Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Spencer 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.
Questions to Ask a Spencer Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Spencer, IA
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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 Spencer technician can then bring the right parts.