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 Alexandria, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Alexandria
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Alexandria. 2 list an address in Alexandria, and other nearby bases include Little Falls (1), Richmond (1), and Willmar (1). No company within 90 miles of Alexandria 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. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Alexandria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 49.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
At the top of the Alexandria list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakeside Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Crosstown Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- 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
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Alexandria company quotes commercial work:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
Laundry Notes for Alexandria, MN
Most washer calls in Alexandria 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Alexandria
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, MN
Do you cover Alexandria and nearby towns?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
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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 Alexandria technician can then bring the right parts.