Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Folcroft, with distances.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Folcroft
Within 30 miles of Folcroft there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Folcroft, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (14), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 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. Nearest on the list: Golden Peak Appliance Repair Systems, around 0.2 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folcroft. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Folcroft list: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (13.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Washer & Dryer Repair Service for Hospitals & Laundromats (8.5 miles away, based in Westville); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (23.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (16.3 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Folcroft
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Folcroft company quotes commercial work:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
What Folcroft Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Folcroft 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Folcroft
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Folcroft, PA
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Which areas near Folcroft do these technicians cover?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
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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.