When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale. 33 list an address in Fort Lauderdale, and other nearby bases include Oakland Park (5) and Wilton Manors (2). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Countywide Appliance Repair Pros, around 0.3 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lauderdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Fort Lauderdale list: South Florida Restaurant Equipment Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Hollywood, 4.9 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gasket Doctor (15.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Parts & Service, LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.2 stars from 39 reviews); Complete Commercial Repair Inc. (8.0 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.3 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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
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 Lauderdale company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
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 Fort Lauderdale Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Fort Lauderdale 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Fort Lauderdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which areas near Fort Lauderdale do these technicians cover?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Fort Lauderdale
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 Lauderdale technician can then bring the right parts.