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 Ferndale list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Ferndale MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ferndale. 1 of them are based in Ferndale itself, and other nearby bases include Detroit (12), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Globe Slicing, Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Ferndale. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ferndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.8, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
At the top of the Ferndale list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (13.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (10.3 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Conner's Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Ferndale
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Water not filling or not draining
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
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Ferndale, MI
Most washer calls in Ferndale 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.
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 Ferndale
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Ferndale, MI
Who repairs laundromat washers?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do you cover Ferndale and nearby towns?
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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 Ferndale technician can then bring the right parts.