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 St. James list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Washer Repair Near St. James
40 repair companies serve St. James from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Hauppauge (6), Stony Brook (3), and Holtsville (3). Nearest on the list: Turnpike Appliance, around 1.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of St. James 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 2.4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for St. James are GK Mechanical inc (8.0 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (29.1 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Commercial Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in East Northport).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- 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.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a St. James company quotes commercial work:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
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 St. James
Most washer calls in St. James 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near St. James
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: St. James, NY
Who repairs laundromat washers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
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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.