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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Galax, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Galax VA
40 repair companies serve Galax from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Galax, and the rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 1 lists commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work specifically. Burris Refrigeration & Appliances is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Galax. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Galax is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
At the top of the Galax list: Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (58.9 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.0 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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
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 Galax company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Galax
Most washer calls in Galax 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.
Questions to Ask a Galax Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Galax, VA
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Other Washer Repair in Galax
Commercial Washer Repair Near Galax
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.