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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Columbia, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Columbia SC
Within 30 miles of Columbia there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 list an address in Columbia, and the rest are spread across Lexington (3), West Columbia (2), and Camden (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Columbia. No company within 30 miles of Columbia 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 24 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
First up for Columbia: K1 Pro Services (89.6 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Appliance repair llc (11.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.7 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (15.4 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as top-load coin machines, front-load washers or washer-extractors.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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 Columbia company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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: $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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Columbia, SC
Columbia Water (City of Columbia), which supplies Columbia, reports hardness of averages about 36 ppm as CaCO3 (range roughly 20-47 ppm), soft. 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: Columbia Water 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
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.
Before You Book in Columbia
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Columbia, SC
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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.