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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Hilo, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Hilo HI
12 repair companies serve Hilo from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Hilo itself, and other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (4), Pāhoa (2), and Kurtistown (1). Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Appliance Repair Express Hilo/Puna is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hilo. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Hilo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hilo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Hilo: PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (59.7 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Repair Services - Hilo (3.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Appliance Repair Express Hilo/Puna (1.4 miles away, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Hilo
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Hilo
Most dishwasher calls in Hilo 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Before You Book in Hilo
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hilo, HI
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Which areas near Hilo do these technicians cover?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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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 Hilo kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.