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. The Columbus list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Columbus MS
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Columbus. 5 list an address in Columbus, and the rest are spread across Tuscaloosa (4), Northport (3), and Steens (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Columbus 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 14 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Columbus is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 3.0, 5.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
First up for Columbus: Simpson Maintenance, LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Plus (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 56 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Columbus company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Laundry Notes for Columbus, MS
Most washer calls in Columbus 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Columbus
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Columbus, MS
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Which areas near Columbus do these technicians cover?
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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 Columbus technician can then bring the right parts.