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 Evanston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Evanston
40 repair companies serve Evanston from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in Evanston itself, and the rest are spread across Skokie (8), Chicago (8), and Lincolnwood (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of Evanston names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Golas Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Evanston. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
Closest matches for Evanston: Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (13.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Major Appliance Services (17.4 miles away, based in Lyons, 2.8 stars from 11 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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 Evanston company quotes commercial work:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Evanston, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Evanston 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Evanston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Evanston, IL
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Which areas near Evanston do these technicians cover?
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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 Evanston kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.