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. The Tea list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Tea SD
17 repair companies serve Tea from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (11), Yankton (2), and Rock Valley (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Tea. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tea is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 5.3, 6.6 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
At the top of the Tea list: Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midtek Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (5.3 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); The Appliance Doc. LLC (6.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.9 stars from 317 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Tea
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
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
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.
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Tea
Most washer calls in Tea 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Tea Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Tea, SD
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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.