When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Des Moines, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Des Moines
Within 30 miles of Des Moines there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Des Moines, and the rest are spread across Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (3), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. No company within 90 miles of Des Moines mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Everett Appliance Repair Services, about 1.8 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
Closest matches for Des Moines: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (10.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metro Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
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
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
What Des Moines Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Des Moines 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Des Moines
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Des Moines, IA
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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 Des Moines technician can then bring the right parts.