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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Wilkes-Barre, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Wilkes-Barre
Within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Wilkes-Barre, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilkes-Barre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
At the top of the Wilkes-Barre list: Dan Sienkiewicz - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Scranton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews); Brodheadsville Appliance Repair (33.8 miles away, based in Brodheadsville, 3.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (62.0 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Plus (66.8 miles away, based in Flanders, 3.7 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Wilkes-Barre
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Water not filling or not draining
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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
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
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Wilkes-Barre company quotes commercial work:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Around Wilkes-Barre
Most washer calls in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Who repairs laundromat washers?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.