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. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Gardner, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Gardner
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gardner. 1 of them are based in Gardner itself, and other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Nashua (6), and Marlborough (4). Nearest on the list: Stasukelis Appliance, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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 commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 9.5, 12.1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
First up for Gardner: Appliance Doctor Corp (40.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (42.8 miles away, based in Hooksett, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Fastluxe Foodservice Equipment Repair of Boston (48.6 miles away, based in Boston, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
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
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.
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
What Gardner Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Gardner 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Gardner
- 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: Gardner, MA
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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 Gardner kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.