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Commercial Dishwasher Repair in Portland, MI

Independent technicians near Portland, MI for commercial and restaurant dishwashers, with companies that mention commercial work shown first.

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Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Portland, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.

Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Portland

Within 30 miles of Portland there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Hastings (2), and Lyons (1). No company within 30 miles of Portland 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 Caverly Appliance Repair, about 8.6 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.

Commercial Kitchen Work
Samco Facilities Maintenance
11878 Brookfield St, Livonia, MI 48150
85.3 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 4.9 (255 reviews)
Commercial Kitchen Work
Hobart Service
43442 N Interstate 94 Service Dr, Belleville, MI 48111
85.6 mi from Portland
★★★★½ 4.5 (11 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service
440 Frandor Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
21.9 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,676 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Caverly Appliance Repair
1251 Guernsey Rd, Lyons, MI 48851
8.6 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 4.9 (68 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Ace Appliance Service, Inc
2190 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842
24.6 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 4.9 (39 reviews)
Appliance Repair
King's Appliance
130 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058
25.0 mi from Portland
★★★★½ 4.7 (133 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
3131 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
22.0 mi from Portland
★★★★½ 4.3 (311 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
2948 S State Rd, Ionia, MI 48846
10.3 mi from Portland
★★★★½ 4.6 (58 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
All Appliance Service
404 E State St, Greenville, MI 48838
27.9 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 5.0 (14 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Elmorique Appliance Repair Lansing
4312 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lansing, MI 48910
20.9 mi from Portland
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Saturday hours

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Dishwasher repair near Portland at a glance
Name dishwashers in their listing0
Mention commercial or restaurant work0
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)16
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)7
Open on Saturdays (per listing)10
Three nearest companies, miles away8.6, 10.3, 16.9

Closest matches for Portland: Samco Facilities Maintenance (85.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Hobart Service (85.6 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.5 stars from 11 reviews); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (21.9 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caverly Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Lyons, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Commercial Dishwasher Work in Portland

Booster heatersHigh-temperature dish machines rely on a booster heater to bring final-rinse water up to sanitizing temperature. A machine that cannot reach rinse temperature often has a failed element, thermostat or contactor.
Wash and rinse temperaturesCommercial machines have temperature gauges for the wash tank and final rinse. A technician checks those readings against the data plate, since health inspections look at them too.
Downtime mattersFor a restaurant, school or bar, a dish machine out of service slows the whole kitchen. Ask about parts availability and how quickly a company can return for a second visit.
Fill valves and solenoidsCommercial machines fill and rinse through solenoid valves. Weak rinse pressure, a machine that keeps filling or one that will not fill points to valves, strainers or water pressure.

Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call

  • Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
  • Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
  • Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
  • Machine trips the breaker or will not power on

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

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

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.

What Dishwasher Repairs Cost

Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:

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.

Around Portland

Most dishwasher calls in Portland 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 Portland

  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Portland, MI

Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Some do and some do not. Companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work are listed first. When you call, ask whether they work on your machine brand and type, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor.
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Many restaurants lease or receive their detergent, rinse and sanitizer pumps from a chemical supplier, who also services them. If the machine runs but chemicals are not dispensing, check with the supplier before booking a repair visit.
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
High-temperature machines sanitize with very hot final-rinse water, usually heated by a booster. Low-temperature machines sanitize with a chemical. A high-temp machine that will not reach rinse temperature often needs the booster heater, its element or its thermostat checked.
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
It depends on the company and on parts. Ask each company how quickly it can come out and whether it stocks common parts for your machine brand.

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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Portland

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 Portland technician can then bring the right parts.

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