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 Middletown, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Middletown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middletown. 3 of them are based in Middletown itself, and the rest are spread across Meriden (8), New Britain (5), and Glastonbury (5). Orbit Applaince & Repairs Pro is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Middletown. None of the companies within 30 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 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Middletown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
First up for Middletown: GK Mechanical inc (57.9 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (27.2 miles away, based in East Granby, 2.3 stars from 6 reviews); Commercial Cooking Services LLC (26.0 miles away, based in Derby); JDS Commercial Appli (31.5 miles away, based in Shelton).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Middletown company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Middletown, CT
Most dishwasher calls in Middletown 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Middletown Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Middletown, CT
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Which areas near Middletown do these technicians cover?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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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 Middletown technician can then bring the right parts.