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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Oakdale, with distances.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Oakdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Oakdale. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Lake Charles (7), and Alexandria (4). Nearest on the list: City Refrigeration & Ice Co, around 24.3 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses. Oakdale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 40 |
At the top of the Oakdale list: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (49.8 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (58.3 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Oakdale
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Oakdale company quotes commercial work:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
Around Oakdale
Most washer calls in Oakdale 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 Oakdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
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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 Oakdale technician can then bring the right parts.