Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Clifton, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Clifton NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clifton. 17 list an address in Clifton, and the rest are spread across Passaic (6), Paterson (6), and Garfield (2). None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Kenyon Appliance & Repair Co. is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Clifton. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clifton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Clifton: Renovate Group (10.1 miles away, based in Fort Lee, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Commercial Equipment Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.7 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay Hill Repairs (8.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.3 stars from 245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (7.3 miles away, based in Fairfield, 3.7 stars from 24 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Clifton company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 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.
What Clifton Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Clifton 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Clifton Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clifton, NJ
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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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 Clifton technician can then bring the right parts.