Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The Fircrest 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, Fircrest WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fircrest. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Auburn (7), and Federal Way (6). UP Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Fircrest. 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 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fircrest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
The leading options for Fircrest are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (5.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
Laundry Notes for Fircrest, WA
Most washer calls in Fircrest 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 Fircrest Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Fircrest, WA
Which areas near Fircrest do these technicians cover?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
What is a washer-extractor?
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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 Fircrest technician can then bring the right parts.