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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Portage Lakes, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Portage Lakes
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portage Lakes. The rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Collins Appliance Repair, around 3.9 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.8, 5.8 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
The leading options for Portage Lakes are AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (28.9 miles away, based in Solon, 2.6 stars from 35 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (46.5 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (78.0 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Akron (9.2 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
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.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Portage Lakes
Most washer calls in Portage Lakes 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.
Before You Book in Portage Lakes
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Portage Lakes, OH
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Which areas near Portage Lakes do these technicians cover?
Other Washer Repair in Portage Lakes
Commercial Washer Repair Near Portage Lakes
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.