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 Gillespie, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Gillespie IL
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gillespie. 1 of them are based in Gillespie itself, and other nearby bases include Alton (4), Edwardsville (3), and Jerseyville (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Alderbrook Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Gillespie. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gillespie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 10.9, 19.5 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
The leading options for Gillespie are Old School Appliance Repair (41.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.4 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eichenauer Services Inc (69.9 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Xtreme Services & Parts (Commercial) (74.3 miles away, based in Warrenton, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (24.0 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Around Gillespie
Most dishwasher calls in Gillespie 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.
Questions to Ask a Gillespie Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gillespie, IL
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Other Dishwasher Repair in Gillespie
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Gillespie
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 Gillespie technician can then bring the right parts.