Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Kingsport, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Kingsport TN
19 repair companies serve Kingsport from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Kingsport itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Greeneville (3). No company within 30 miles of Kingsport 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. Nearest on the list: Milhorn Appliance, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kingsport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 2.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
Closest matches for Kingsport: Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (50.0 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.3 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Kingsport, TN
Most washer calls in Kingsport 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Before You Book in Kingsport
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Kingsport, TN
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Other Washer Repair in Kingsport
Commercial Washer Repair Near Kingsport
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.