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 Manistee, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Manistee
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Manistee. 1 of them are based in Manistee itself, and other nearby bases include Traverse City (3), Hesperia (2), and Mayfield (1). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Manistee is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 47.3, 47.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
First up for Manistee: Engels Commercial Appliance / Engels Bar & Restaurant Supply (89.7 miles away, based in Green Bay, 4.3 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adaptive Appliances (48.5 miles away, based in Traverse City, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gregory's Repair (49.2 miles away, based in Le Roy, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Manistee
Most dishwasher calls in Manistee 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Manistee Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Manistee, MI
Do you cover Manistee and nearby towns?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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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 Manistee technician can then bring the right parts.