Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Ann Arbor, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Ann Arbor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ann Arbor. 5 of them are based in Ann Arbor itself, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Romulus (3), and Dearborn Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Anytime Ann Arbor Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ann Arbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Ann Arbor: Samco Facilities Maintenance (19.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (19.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Water not filling or not draining
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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.
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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?
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 Ann Arbor
City of Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services, which supplies Ann Arbor, reports hardness of hard; total hardness averaged about 130 mg/L (about 7.6 grains per gallon), ranging roughly 96-170 mg/L, in the city's 2019 water quality report. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2019 Water Quality Report - City of Ann Arbor
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Ann Arbor
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Ann Arbor, MI
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Which areas near Ann Arbor do these technicians cover?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor technician can then bring the right parts.