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 Fair Lakes, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Fair Lakes
Within 30 miles of Fair Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 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. Pro Fairfax Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Fair Lakes. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Fair Lakes are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (31.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (25.5 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (28.1 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (59.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Water not filling or not draining
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.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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 Fair Lakes company quotes commercial work:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Fair Lakes, VA
Most washer calls in Fair Lakes 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Fair Lakes
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Fair Lakes, VA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Who repairs laundromat washers?
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Fair Lakes
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 Fair Lakes technician can then bring the right parts.