Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Arkadelphia, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Arkadelphia AR
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Arkadelphia. The rest are spread across Little Rock (11), Hot Springs (5), and Benton (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 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. The closest is Chuck's Appliance Repair, about 24.4 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Arkadelphia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arkadelphia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.4, 24.5, 25.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
At the top of the Arkadelphia list: Commercial Appliance Repair Sherwood (69.2 miles away, based in Sherwood, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.2 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Co Inc (25.3 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Approved Appliance Services Co (24.5 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. 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.
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What Arkadelphia Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Arkadelphia 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Arkadelphia Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Arkadelphia, AR
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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 Arkadelphia kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.