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 Forest Lake, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Forest Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Lake. 3 list an address in Forest Lake, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and Maplewood (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. The closest is Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, about 2.5 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Forest Lake: Steve's Appliances (16.1 miles away, based in Mounds View, 4.4 stars from 951 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denny’s Appliance (57.3 miles away, based in Menomonie, 4.4 stars from 74 reviews); J&K Restaurant Services (40.7 miles away, based in Big Lake, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Commercial Service (21.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Forest Lake
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- 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.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Forest Lake company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Forest Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Forest Lake kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.