Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Kent, with distances.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Kent
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kent. 13 list an address in Kent, and other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Renton (9), and Tukwila (3). No company within 30 miles of Kent names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Kent Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Kent. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
First up for Kent: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Repair Solutions (4.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- 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.
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
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Kent company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Kent
Most washer calls in Kent 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Kent
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Kent, WA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
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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.