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 Waukegan, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Waukegan IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waukegan. 6 list an address in Waukegan, and other nearby bases include Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and Kenosha (3). Land of Lincoln Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Waukegan. No company within 30 miles of Waukegan names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
First up for Waukegan: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (21.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (33.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lee's Foodservice Parts & Repairs (32.3 miles away, based in Addison, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Waukegan
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
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
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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 Waukegan, IL
Most dishwasher calls in Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Which areas near Waukegan do these technicians cover?
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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 Waukegan technician can then bring the right parts.