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 Okemos, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Okemos
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Okemos. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Howell (2), and Holt (1). No company within 30 miles of Okemos names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 5.1 miles away. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Okemos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.2, 5.8 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Okemos are Samco Facilities Maintenance (58.2 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Hobart Service (58.7 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.5 stars from 11 reviews); A R Repairs Inc. (66.9 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 3.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (5.2 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Okemos company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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 Okemos
Most dishwasher calls in Okemos 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.
Before You Book in Okemos
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Okemos, MI
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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 Okemos kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.