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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Smith. 7 of them are based in Fort Smith itself, and other nearby bases include Van Buren (4), Alma (1), and Poteau (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Fort Smith names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 3.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
First up for Fort Smith: AJ's Restaurant Service by A-Tech (57.5 miles away, based in Springdale, 4.1 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix-it Guys, LLC Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (27.2 miles away, based in Poteau, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Fort Smith company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fort Smith
Most dishwasher calls in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fort Smith, AR
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Which areas near Fort Smith do these technicians cover?
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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 Fort Smith technician can then bring the right parts.