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 Chesapeake list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Chesapeake
Within 30 miles of Chesapeake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Chesapeake, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (15), Norfolk (8), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Mandarin Appliance Repair Specialist is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Chesapeake. No company within 90 miles of Chesapeake mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chesapeake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 7.6, 7.9 |
First up for Chesapeake: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (15.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Ted Jones Appliance (10.6 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.2 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- 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
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Chesapeake company quotes commercial work:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
- 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.
What Chesapeake Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Chesapeake 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Chesapeake
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Chesapeake, VA
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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 Chesapeake technician can then bring the right parts.