When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Oakdale 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 Oakdale
Within 60 miles of Oakdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lake Charles (9), Lafayette (6), and Alexandria (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: City Refrigeration & Ice Co, around 24.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oakdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Oakdale list: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (49.8 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Wayne's Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliances LLC (40.4 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Refrigeration & Ice Co (24.3 miles away, based in Ville Platte, 4.6 stars from 8 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
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:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
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.
Around Oakdale
Most dishwasher calls in Oakdale 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Oakdale
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
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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 Oakdale technician can then bring the right parts.