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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Ann Arbor, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Ann Arbor
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ann Arbor. 5 list an address in Ann Arbor, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Brighton (3), and Romulus (3). 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Anytime Ann Arbor Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ann Arbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the Ann Arbor list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (19.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Hobart Service (14.0 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.5 stars from 11 reviews); A R Repairs Inc. (35.7 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 3.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (14.0 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
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:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
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 Ann Arbor Owners Should Know
City of Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services, which supplies Ann Arbor, reports hardness of hard; total hardness averaged about 130 mg/L (about 7.6 grains per gallon), ranging roughly 96-170 mg/L, in the city's 2019 water quality report. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: 2019 Water Quality Report - City of Ann Arbor
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Ann Arbor
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ann Arbor, MI
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Which areas near Ann Arbor do these technicians cover?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Ann Arbor technician can then bring the right parts.