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 Lexington, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Lexington VA
38 repair companies serve Lexington from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Lexington, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Rockbridge Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. 1 lists commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Lexington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 5.7, 25.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
The leading options for Lexington are VA Commercial Repair Solutions (33.7 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Peerless Appliance Services (40.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Water not filling or not draining
- 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
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 Lexington company quotes commercial work:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Lexington
Most washer calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lexington, VA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do you cover Lexington and nearby towns?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
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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 Lexington technician can then bring the right parts.