Commercial washers run many more cycles than a home machine and add coin or card systems, heavier drives and, on larger machines, bolted-down frames that home models do not have. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Franklin, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Franklin
Within 30 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (18), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). 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. Premier Franklin Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Franklin. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 4.4, 4.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
First up for Franklin: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (56.4 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (75.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (69.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (85.8 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- 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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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 Franklin company quotes commercial work:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Franklin
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, WI
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Franklin
Commercial Washer Repair Near Franklin
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.