Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. The Kenmore list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Kenmore
Within 30 miles of Kenmore there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kenmore, and other nearby bases include Kirkland (11), Bothell (7), and Seattle (5). Nearest on the list: Northfield Appliance Repair Systems, around 0.5 miles out. 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 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kenmore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Kenmore: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Water not filling or not draining
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Kenmore
Most washer calls in Kenmore 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.
Before You Book in Kenmore
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Kenmore, WA
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Kenmore
Commercial Washer Repair Near Kenmore
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 Kenmore technician can then bring the right parts.