When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Sergeant Bluff, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Sergeant Bluff IA
Within 60 miles of Sergeant Bluff there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sioux City (5), Le Mars (1), and Wayne (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. No company within 60 miles of Sergeant Bluff names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from Sergeant Bluff. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sergeant Bluff is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sergeant Bluff. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.5, 7.8 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
At the top of the Sergeant Bluff list: Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (80.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J. Young Appliance (9.3 miles away, based in Sioux City, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); A&J Sales & Service (10.1 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.1 stars from 474 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Sergeant Bluff company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Sergeant Bluff, IA
Most dishwasher calls in Sergeant Bluff 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.
Before You Book in Sergeant Bluff
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sergeant Bluff, IA
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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 Sergeant Bluff kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.