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 Lorain, with distances.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Lorain
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lorain. 1 list an address in Lorain, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (11), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). None of the companies within 30 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. CLE Restaurant Service is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Lorain. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lorain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 3.0, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Lorain are AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (36.2 miles away, based in Solon, 2.6 stars from 35 reviews); Samco Facilities Maintenance (88.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (85.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (4.9 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Lorain Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lorain 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Lorain Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lorain, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
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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.