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. The Forest Hills list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Forest Hills PA
40 repair companies serve Forest Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (17), Verona (2), and McKeesport (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. The closest is Perla's Appliances Plus, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Forest Hills: Commercial Equipment Service INC. (7.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (19.8 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (56.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (2.0 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Clothes come out soaking wet
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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
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
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Forest Hills Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, PA
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Forest Hills
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number from each machine's data plate, whether it is a top-load coin machine or a front-load washer-extractor, and any code on the display. A Forest Hills technician can then bring the right parts.