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 Selma 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 Selma
24 repair companies serve Selma from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Selma itself, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Alabaster (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Martin Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Selma. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Selma is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
First up for Selma: Hobart Service (66.7 miles away, based in Hoover, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Whaley Food Service (72.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Selma
Most dishwasher calls in Selma 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Selma
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Which areas near Selma do these technicians cover?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
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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 Selma kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.