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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Okemos, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Okemos
Within 30 miles of Okemos there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Howell (2), and Holt (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 5.1 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Okemos 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 12 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Okemos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.2, 5.8 |
Closest matches for Okemos: Samco Facilities Maintenance (58.2 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (5.2 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service, Inc (6.9 miles away, based in Holt, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Okemos
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- 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
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Okemos company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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.
Around Okemos
Most washer calls in Okemos 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Okemos
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Okemos, MI
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Other Washer Repair in Okemos
Commercial Washer Repair Near Okemos
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 Okemos technician can then bring the right parts.