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 Forest City, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Forest City
17 repair companies serve Forest City from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Forest City, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Marion (3), and Boiling Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tri City Appliance Services, around 0.1 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Forest City names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 17.1, 19.4 |
First up for Forest City: K1 Pro Services (41.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (57.2 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.6 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine will not start from coin or card
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Forest City
Most washer calls in Forest City 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Forest City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Forest City, NC
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Other Washer Repair in Forest City
Commercial Washer Repair Near Forest City
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.