When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Storm Lake list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Storm Lake
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Storm Lake. 2 list an address in Storm Lake, and the rest are spread across Algona (2), Spencer (1), and Carroll (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. No company within 90 miles of Storm Lake 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 Zone Home Entertainment, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Storm Lake is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Storm Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 34.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
The leading options for Storm Lake are Melander's Appliance and Bedding (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zone Home Entertainment (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Carroll, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galbraith Appliance Repair. (34.4 miles away, based in Spencer, 4.7 stars from 16 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Storm Lake
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Water, Power and Safety First
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Storm Lake company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Storm Lake, IA
Most dishwasher calls in Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Storm Lake, IA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Storm Lake technician can then bring the right parts.