Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Detroit, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Detroit
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Detroit. 13 of them are based in Detroit itself, and the rest are spread across Warren (5), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). The closest is Alderiq Appliance Repair Detroit, about 1.3 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Detroit 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. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Detroit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
Closest matches for Detroit: Samco Facilities Maintenance (13.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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.
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
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.
Local Notes for Detroit
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (treated water from Great Lakes Water Authority plants on the Detroit River), which supplies Detroit, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 100 ppm (range 74-114 ppm) in the 2024 tap water mineral analysis (moderately hard). 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: DWSD 2024 Water Quality Report
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.
Questions to Ask a Detroit Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Detroit, MI
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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 Detroit technician can then bring the right parts.