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 Gresham list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Gresham
Within 30 miles of Gresham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Gresham, and the rest are spread across Portland (15), Camas (4), and Troutdale (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Gresham 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. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gresham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
The leading options for Gresham are C D Commercial Dishwashers (17.8 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); L & M Appliance Restaurant & Commercial Parts & Services (10.3 miles away, based in Portland, 3.8 stars from 22 reviews); Pacific Appliance Solutions (7.3 miles away, based in Camas, 4.9 stars from 574 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys (8.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Gresham company quotes commercial work:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
- 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 Gresham, OR
Most washer calls in Gresham 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Gresham
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Gresham, OR
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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.