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 St. Albans, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near St. Albans
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of St. Albans. The rest are spread across Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Barre (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from St. Albans. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Albans is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Albans. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 12.5 |
At the top of the St. Albans list: Commercial Services Inc (46.6 miles away, based in Montpelier, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews); Advanced Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Washer Work in St. Albans
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Water not filling or not draining
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- 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
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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 St. Albans company quotes commercial work:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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 St. Albans
Most washer calls in St. Albans 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.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in St. Albans
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: St. Albans, VT
Which areas near St. Albans do these technicians cover?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
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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 St. Albans technician can then bring the right parts.