Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Oak Lawn, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Oak Lawn
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oak Lawn. 6 of them are based in Oak Lawn itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (7), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). No company within 30 miles of Oak Lawn names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Oak Lawn Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
At the top of the Oak Lawn list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Major Appliance Services (7.6 miles away, based in Lyons, 2.8 stars from 11 reviews); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lee's Foodservice Parts & Repairs (18.4 miles away, based in Addison, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Oak Lawn
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Oak Lawn, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Lawn 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Oak Lawn
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Lawn, IL
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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 Oak Lawn kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.