When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Brainerd list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Brainerd MN
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brainerd. 5 of them are based in Brainerd itself, and the rest are spread across St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Baxter (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 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. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 18 businesses. Brainerd is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 2.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Brainerd: J&K Restaurant Services (70.1 miles away, based in Big Lake, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Schroeder's Home Center (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 754 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kern's Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews); YDE's Major Appliance Service (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Brainerd
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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.
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
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
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
Around Brainerd
Most dishwasher calls in Brainerd 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Brainerd
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brainerd, MN
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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 Brainerd kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.