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 Lake Barcroft, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Lake Barcroft
Within 30 miles of Lake Barcroft there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Alexandria (14), Falls Church (13), and Arlington (9). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 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. Sears Heating and Air Conditioning is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Lake Barcroft. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Barcroft. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
First up for Lake Barcroft: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (14.2 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (17.8 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (50.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- 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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Lake Barcroft company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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.
What Lake Barcroft Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lake Barcroft 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 Lake Barcroft Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Barcroft, VA
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
Which areas near Lake Barcroft do these technicians cover?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
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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.