When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Grand Rapids, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Grand Rapids MN
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Grand Rapids. 1 of them are based in Grand Rapids itself, and other nearby bases include Jacobson (1), Hibbing (1), and Virginia (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Grand Rapids name commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 4 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grand Rapids is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 20.1, 30.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
At the top of the Grand Rapids list: Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (20.1 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud's Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Hibbing, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LAMMERS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (50.8 miles away, based in Aitkin, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Grand Rapids company quotes commercial work:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Grand Rapids, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Grand Rapids, MN
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.