Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Franklin, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Franklin NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Franklin. 4 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Seneca (4), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. None of the repair companies near Franklin name commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.1, 4.5 |
The leading options for Franklin are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Waynesville, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discounted Appliance Warehouse Mattress & Service (43.8 miles away, based in Pickens, 4.9 stars from 1,447 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deal's Appliance Service Inc. (25.9 miles away, based in Wiley, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Franklin
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Franklin, NC
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Franklin
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, NC
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Do you cover Franklin and nearby towns?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
Other Washer Repair in Franklin
Commercial Washer Repair Near Franklin
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 Franklin technician can then bring the right parts.