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. The Lewiston list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Lewiston
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lewiston. The rest are spread across Auburn (4), Portland (2), and Lisbon (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is The Appliance Guys, about 2.4 miles away. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lewiston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
First up for Lewiston: Hobart Service (27.5 miles away, based in Portland, 1.7 stars from 3 reviews); Penobscot Appliance Repair Inc. (71.3 miles away, based in Carmel, 3.7 stars from 15 reviews); Agren (14.3 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (3.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Lewiston
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Lewiston company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Local Notes for Lewiston
Most dishwasher calls in Lewiston 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 Lewiston
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lewiston, ME
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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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 Lewiston kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.