Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Gaffney, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Gaffney
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gaffney. 3 of them are based in Gaffney itself, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Boiling Springs (2), and Kings Mountain (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Wilson Appliance Services & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 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. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gaffney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 11.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
First up for Gaffney: K1 Pro Services (33.7 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (75.2 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DP Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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
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 Gaffney company quotes commercial work:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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 Gaffney
Most washer calls in Gaffney 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 Gaffney
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Gaffney, SC
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Do you cover Gaffney and nearby towns?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
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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 Gaffney technician can then bring the right parts.