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 St. Louis, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near St. Louis
40 repair companies serve St. Louis from within 30 miles. 27 of them are based in St. Louis itself, and other nearby bases include Granite City (2), Affton (2), and University City (1). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Mid America Service Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for St. Louis are Old School Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Xtreme Services & Parts (Commercial) (49.7 miles away, based in Warrenton, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (5.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a St. Louis company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
What St. Louis Owners Should Know
City of St. Louis Water Division, which supplies St. Louis, reports hardness of total hardness averaged 152 mg/L as CaCO3 (range 103-210 mg/L) in the Water Division's 2018 water quality report (hard). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of St. Louis Water Division 2018 Water Quality Report
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in St. Louis
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MO
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near St. Louis
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number on the dish machine's data plate, whether it is high-temperature or low-temperature, and any error shown on the panel. A St. Louis technician can then bring the right parts.