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 White Bear Lake, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near White Bear Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Bear Lake. 2 list an address in White Bear Lake, and other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Minneapolis (5), and Blaine (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Bear Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
Closest matches for White Bear Lake: Authorized Commercial Service (8.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a White Bear Lake company quotes commercial work:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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 White Bear Lake
Most washer calls in White Bear Lake 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in White Bear Lake
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: White Bear Lake, MN
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Commercial Washer Repair Near White Bear Lake
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 White Bear Lake technician can then bring the right parts.