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 Clarkston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Clarkston
11 repair companies serve Clarkston from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Clarkston itself, and other nearby bases include Lewiston (7), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Clarkston 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: Mel's Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarkston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarkston. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 2.3 |
At the top of the Clarkston list: Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam's Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CM Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Water not filling or not draining
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
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.
Local Notes for Clarkston
Most washer calls in Clarkston 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Clarkston Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: Clarkston, WA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
More Washing Machine Repair in Clarkston, WA
Commercial Washer Repair Near Clarkston
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 Clarkston technician can then bring the right parts.