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 Charleston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Charleston SC
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Charleston. 11 list an address in Charleston, and other nearby bases include Summerville (6), North Charleston (5), and Mt Pleasant (3). Of those, 1 mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name. The closest is Appliance Repair Charleston Experts, about 1.7 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
First up for Charleston: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (5.2 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchens (80.8 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); RG & E Services LLC (83.6 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency 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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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 Charleston
Charleston Water System, which supplies Charleston, reports hardness of about 54 ppm (roughly 3.2 grains per gallon) as a 2022 average; soft water. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Charleston Water System water characteristics table (2022 averages), as published by the Town of Sullivan's Island
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Charleston
- 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 a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Charleston, SC
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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 Charleston technician can then bring the right parts.