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. The College Park 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 College Park
Within 30 miles of College Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (10), Washington (10), and Hyattsville (4). 2 of them mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from College Park. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from College Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for College Park: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (2.3 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (2.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (34.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Water not filling or not draining
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
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.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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.
What College Park Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in College Park 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a College Park Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: College Park, MD
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 College Park technician can then bring the right parts.