Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Petal, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Petal
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Petal. 1 of them are based in Petal itself, and other nearby bases include Hattiesburg (3), Columbia (2), and Laurel (1). None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Knight's Appliance Repair, around 7.0 miles out. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Petal is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Petal. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 7.8, 8.3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
Closest matches for Petal: Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (81.3 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (85.0 miles away, based in Theodore, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Knight's Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brackman Service Company (8.3 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- 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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
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.
What Petal Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Petal 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.
Questions to Ask a Petal Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Petal, MS
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Petal
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.