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. The Kalaoa list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Kalaoa
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Kalaoa. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Awesome Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.9 miles away. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kalaoa is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.3, 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
First up for Kalaoa: PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (6.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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 Kalaoa company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Door spring repair: $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?
- 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?
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.
What Kalaoa Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Kalaoa 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Kalaoa
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kalaoa, HI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Which areas near Kalaoa do these technicians cover?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Kalaoa
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Kalaoa
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 Kalaoa technician can then bring the right parts.