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 Sartell, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Sartell
13 repair companies serve Sartell from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Richmond (1). 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.3 miles away. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Sartell list: J&K Restaurant Services (27.0 miles away, based in Big Lake, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve's Appliances (59.8 miles away, based in Mounds View, 4.4 stars from 951 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Commercial Service (69.6 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); General Repair LLC (5.1 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
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
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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 Sartell company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Sartell
Most dishwasher calls in Sartell 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.
Before You Book in Sartell
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- 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?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sartell, MN
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Sartell
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 Sartell kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.