Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Soldotna list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Soldotna
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 62-mile radius of Soldotna. 2 of them are based in Soldotna itself, and other nearby bases include Anchorage (4) and Homer (1). Distances run up to about 62 miles. The closest is Tims Appliance Repair and Service, about 1.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Soldotna mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Soldotna is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Soldotna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 62 miles | 7 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.7, 59.8 |
At the top of the Soldotna list: Tims Appliance Repair and Service (1.1 miles away, 2.6 stars from 18 reviews); Eagle Appliances | Auto & Truck Inventory | Home Furnishings Supply (1.7 miles away, 2.7 stars from 10 reviews); Reliable Appliance (61.4 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave the Appliance Guy (61.4 miles away, based in Anchorage, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Soldotna company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Soldotna Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Soldotna come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Soldotna
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Soldotna, AK
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Which areas near Soldotna do these technicians cover?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
More Dishwasher Repair in Soldotna, AK
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Soldotna
List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a Soldotna kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.