Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Franklin, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Franklin
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin. 1 of them are based in Franklin itself, and other nearby bases include Gallatin (10), Bowling Green (6), and Hendersonville (6). No company within 90 miles of Franklin 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 Steve's Electric Service & Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 8.4, 9.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
The leading options for Franklin are Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (16.9 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (29.0 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.4 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Magically Repaired (8.4 miles away, based in Woodburn, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Franklin
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, KY
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
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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 Franklin technician can then bring the right parts.