When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Auburn, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Auburn
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 4 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Portland (5), Lisbon (1), and Turner (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Nearest on the list: Agren, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 17 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.6, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Auburn: Hobart Service (26.3 miles away, based in Portland, 1.7 stars from 3 reviews); Penobscot Appliance Repair Inc. (74.6 miles away, based in Carmel, 3.7 stars from 15 reviews); Agren (17.0 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Auburn company quotes commercial work:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit 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.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Auburn 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Auburn
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Auburn, ME
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Which areas near Auburn do these technicians cover?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
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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 Auburn kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.