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 Zimmerman, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Zimmerman
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Zimmerman. 1 of them are based in Zimmerman itself, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Cloud (3). The closest is Clayton's Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 26 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 8.9, 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 44 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
At the top of the Zimmerman list: J&K Restaurant Services (9.5 miles away, based in Big Lake, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve's Appliances (29.2 miles away, based in Mounds View, 4.4 stars from 951 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Commercial Service (39.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Zimmerman company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $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?
- 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Zimmerman, MN
Most dishwasher calls in Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Zimmerman, MN
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
More Dishwasher Repair in Zimmerman, MN
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Zimmerman
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 Zimmerman kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.