Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Melrose, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Melrose MA
40 repair companies serve Melrose from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Melrose itself, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (6), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). Melrose Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Melrose. 2 list commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Melrose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.6 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
At the top of the Melrose list: Appliance Doctor Corp (9.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fastluxe Foodservice Equipment Repair of Boston (4.9 miles away, based in Boston, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Restaurant Equipment Solutions (4.9 miles away, based in Lynn, 3.8 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Melrose company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Melrose
Most dishwasher calls in Melrose 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Melrose
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Melrose, MA
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Do you cover Melrose and nearby towns?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
More Dishwasher Repair in Melrose, MA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Melrose
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 Melrose technician can then bring the right parts.