Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of DeKalb, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near DeKalb
Within 30 miles of DeKalb there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). The closest is Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc, about 5.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of DeKalb names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeKalb. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
The leading options for DeKalb are Chicagoland Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (42.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lee's Foodservice Parts & Repairs (38.8 miles away, based in Addison, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Major Appliance Services (48.5 miles away, based in Lyons, 2.8 stars from 11 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 DeKalb, IL
Most dishwasher calls in DeKalb 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in DeKalb
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Related Repair Pages for DeKalb
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near DeKalb
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 DeKalb kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.