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 Chester, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Chester
26 repair companies serve Chester from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Chester itself, and the rest are spread across Rock Hill (7), Fort Mill (7), and Lancaster (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Chester Appliance Repair/, around 1.2 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 18.6, 18.6 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
Closest matches for Chester: K1 Pro Services (42.7 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 4.5 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chester Appliance Repair/ (1.2 miles away, 1.7 stars from 14 reviews); DGi Appliance Repair Inc. (29.7 miles away, based in Waxhaw, 5.0 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Chester
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Chester company quotes commercial work:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Chester
Most washer calls in Chester 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.
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 Chester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Chester, SC
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
What is a washer-extractor?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
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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.