Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The North Kensington list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near North Kensington
Within 30 miles of North Kensington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bethesda (12), Silver Spring (9), and Rockville (8). The closest is A+ Kensington Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 30 miles of North Kensington names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 0.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for North Kensington are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (8.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (9.1 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (38.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine will not start from coin or card
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 North Kensington
Most washer calls in North Kensington 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in North Kensington
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: North Kensington, MD
Do you cover North Kensington and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
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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.