Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Stony Brook University, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Stony Brook University
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Stony Brook University. The rest are spread across Hauppauge (4), Bohemia (4), and Stony Brook (3). 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Stony Brook University. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Stony Brook University list: GK Mechanical inc (9.7 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (18.9 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (31.2 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Commercial Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in East Northport).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
- Clothes come out soaking wet
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Stony Brook University company quotes commercial work:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Stony Brook University, NY
Most washer calls in Stony Brook University 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.
Questions to Ask a Stony Brook University Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Stony Brook University, NY
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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.