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 Lake Shore, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Lake Shore MD
Within 30 miles of Lake Shore there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (13), Glen Burnie (3), and Edgewater (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. The closest is Custom Care Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Shore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Lake Shore are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (23.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (16.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (25.9 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Water not filling or not draining
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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 Lake Shore company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Lake Shore
Most washer calls in Lake Shore 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.
Before You Book in Lake Shore
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, MD
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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.