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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Richmond, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 25 of them are based in Richmond itself, and the rest are spread across Mechanicsville (5), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. No company within 90 miles of Richmond mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in Richmond
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- 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.
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
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Around Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Richmond
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Richmond, VA
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
What is a washer-extractor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Richmond technician can then bring the right parts.