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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Swarthmore, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Swarthmore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Swarthmore. 1 of them are based in Swarthmore itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (8), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Swarthmore 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. Highland Appliance Repair Swarthmore is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Swarthmore. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Swarthmore list: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (11.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Washer & Dryer Repair Service for Hospitals & Laundromats (12.4 miles away, based in Westville); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (21.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (17.8 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Swarthmore
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Water not filling or not draining
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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.
Around Swarthmore
Most washer calls in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Swarthmore, PA
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Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
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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 Swarthmore technician can then bring the right parts.