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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea
40 repair companies serve Chelsea from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (26), Pelham (4), and Alabaster (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Appliance Mechanic LLC is the nearest, roughly 5.5 miles from Chelsea. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chelsea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 7.1, 7.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
First up for Chelsea: Hobart Service (9.2 miles away, based in Hoover, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Whaley Food Service (14.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews); Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (62.8 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MPE Services Commercial (28.0 miles away, based in Pinson, 3.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Local Notes for Chelsea
Most dishwasher calls in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Chelsea, AL
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Related Repair Pages for Chelsea
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.