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 Saraland 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 Saraland
25 repair companies serve Saraland from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, about 7.0 miles away. 3 list commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saraland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
The leading options for Saraland are Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (13.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (19.6 miles away, based in Theodore, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (12.8 miles away, based in Mobile, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Saraland
Most dishwasher calls in Saraland 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.
Before You Book in Saraland
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Saraland do these technicians cover?
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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 Saraland kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.