Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lake Elmo, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Lake Elmo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Elmo. 1 list an address in Lake Elmo, and other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Maplewood (3), and West St Paul (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Independent Appliance Repair | Lake Elmo, about 1.4 miles away. 1 lists commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.5, 3.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
Closest matches for Lake Elmo: Authorized Commercial Service (10.9 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (3.9 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
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 Lake Elmo
Most washer calls in Lake Elmo 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.
Questions to Ask a Lake Elmo Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Elmo, MN
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
Which areas near Lake Elmo do these technicians cover?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Lake Elmo
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 Lake Elmo technician can then bring the right parts.