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 Franklin, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Franklin LA
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Baton Rouge (6), and Houma (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Sugar City Appliance is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Franklin. Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 54 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.9, 19.1, 24.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
Closest matches for Franklin: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (48.9 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sugar City Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Jeanerette, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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
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
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Franklin company quotes commercial work:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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: $150–$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?
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.
Local Notes for Franklin
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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Franklin
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, LA
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Franklin
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.