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 Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney
40 repair companies serve Punxsutawney from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and DuBois (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Mishler Appliance Services, about 15.8 miles away. No company within 60 miles of Punxsutawney 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Punxsutawney is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.8, 16.5, 17.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
The leading options for Punxsutawney are Commercial Equipment Service INC. (64.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (73.4 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (87.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Punxsutawney
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Water not filling or not draining
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- 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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
Local Notes for Punxsutawney
Most washer calls in Punxsutawney 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.
Before You Book in Punxsutawney
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Punxsutawney, PA
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Punxsutawney
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.