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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Richmond, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Richmond MI
Within 30 miles of Richmond there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Clinton Township (5), Warren (4), and Sterling Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 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. The closest is Uncle Jack's Appliance Repair, about 4.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 6.9, 14.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
The leading options for Richmond are Samco Facilities Maintenance (43.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (23.4 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Macomb County (16.0 miles away, based in Mt Clemens, 4.8 stars from 245 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Sterling Heights, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Richmond company quotes commercial work:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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.
Questions to Ask a Richmond Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Richmond, MI
Who repairs laundromat washers?
Do you cover Richmond and nearby towns?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
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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 Richmond technician can then bring the right parts.