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. The Bardstown list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Bardstown
Within 30 miles of Bardstown there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Louisville (8), Elizabethtown (3), and Lebanon (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 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 closest is Food Equipment Service, about 19.8 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bardstown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.8, 20.4, 20.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
At the top of the Bardstown list: Hobart Service (30.0 miles away, based in Louisville, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Nugent’s Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (28.6 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (27.5 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Bardstown
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Bardstown company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Bardstown, KY
Most dishwasher calls in Bardstown 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Bardstown Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Bardstown, KY
Do you cover Bardstown and nearby towns?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Bardstown technician can then bring the right parts.