Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. The Bessemer list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Bessemer
Within 30 miles of Bessemer there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Bessemer, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (20), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The closest is Home Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bessemer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 2.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Bessemer: Hobart Service (10.8 miles away, based in Hoover, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Whaley Food Service (9.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews); Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (61.1 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MPE Services Commercial (30.9 miles away, based in Pinson, 3.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Bessemer company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Bessemer, AL
Most dishwasher calls in Bessemer 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Bessemer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Bessemer, AL
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Which areas near Bessemer do these technicians cover?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number on the dish machine's data plate, whether it is high-temperature or low-temperature, and any error shown on the panel. A Bessemer technician can then bring the right parts.