Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. The Franklin 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, Franklin VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Chesapeake (7), Norfolk (7), and Portsmouth (5). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Franklin. None of the repair companies near Franklin name commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 16.2, 19.6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
The leading options for Franklin are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (42.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (34.2 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews).
Commercial Washer Work in Franklin
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Franklin company quotes commercial work:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Franklin
Most washer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, VA
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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.