Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Waltham 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 Waltham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waltham. 4 of them are based in Waltham itself, and the rest are spread across Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Nearest on the list: FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, around 1.2 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waltham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Waltham list: Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fastluxe Foodservice Equipment Repair of Boston (8.7 miles away, based in Boston, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Restaurant Equipment Solutions (15.3 miles away, based in Lynn, 3.8 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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 Waltham company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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 Waltham
Most dishwasher calls in Waltham 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 Waltham
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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 Waltham technician can then bring the right parts.