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 Richlands, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Richlands VA
Within 60 miles of Richlands there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Richlands itself, and the rest are spread across Princeton (3), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). None of the companies within 60 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. Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Richlands. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richlands is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention washer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 21.8, 28.2 |
The leading options for Richlands are Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (64.3 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Modern Appliance Repair Services LLC (39.2 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews); Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va (0.5 miles away, 2.7 stars from 22 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Clothes come out soaking wet
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.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Richlands company quotes commercial work:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Richlands
Most washer calls in Richlands 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 Richlands Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Richlands, VA
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Commercial Washer Repair Near Richlands
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.