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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Jim Thorpe, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Jim Thorpe
Within 30 miles of Jim Thorpe there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Allentown (6), Bethlehem (3), and Stroudsburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 10.9 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.9, 16.2, 19.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
Closest matches for Jim Thorpe: Brodheadsville Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Brodheadsville, 3.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Sienkiewicz - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Scranton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (36.0 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (62.7 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Water not filling or not draining
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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 Jim Thorpe Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Jim Thorpe, PA
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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 Jim Thorpe technician can then bring the right parts.