Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The Salem list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Salem VA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Salem. 1 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Vinton (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Salem. 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. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.9, 5.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for Salem: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (81.6 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Peerless Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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.
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:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Salem, VA
Most washer calls in Salem 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 Salem Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Salem, VA
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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.