Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The St. Louis list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near St. Louis
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of St. Louis. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Saginaw (3), and Bay City (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of St. Louis mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Louis is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 13.8, 14.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 56 |
At the top of the St. Louis list: Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service (21.6 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (46.6 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
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.
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
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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 St. Louis
Most washer calls in St. Louis 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 St. Louis Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Related Repair Pages for St. Louis
Commercial Washer Repair Near St. Louis
List which machines are down and what they are doing (not filling, not draining, not taking coins or cards, not spinning). If a route operator or payment provider services the coin or card systems, check with them first.