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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Oakton, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Oakton
Within 30 miles of Oakton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oakton itself, and the rest are spread across Fairfax (15), Falls Church (8), and Vienna (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. No company within 30 miles of Oakton names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Quality Oakton Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
Closest matches for Oakton: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (20.3 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (22.8 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (54.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Water not filling or not draining
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Oakton company quotes commercial work:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
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.
Around Oakton
Most washer calls in Oakton 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Oakton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Oakton, VA
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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 Oakton technician can then bring the right parts.