Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Athens, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Athens
40 repair companies serve Athens from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Winder (5), Jefferson (3), and Monroe (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Carters Food Service Equipment is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Athens. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
The leading options for Athens are Carters Food Service Equipment (1.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Repair (54.6 miles away, based in Roswell, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Kohl Facilities Maintenance Services (37.7 miles away, based in Elberton, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (53.3 miles away, based in Chamblee, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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
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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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.
Around Athens
Most dishwasher calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Athens
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Do you cover Athens and nearby towns?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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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 Athens kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.