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 Franklin list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), Erie (6), and Warren (3). The closest is LRS Handyman and Remodeling, about 5.8 miles away. Of those, 2 mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Mention washer work | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 7.3, 21.0 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 2 |
At the top of the Franklin list: AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (50.5 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (50.1 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); Commercial Equipment Service INC. (68.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (67.4 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 Franklin Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, PA
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
What is a washer-extractor?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Franklin
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 Franklin technician can then bring the right parts.