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 Smithville, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Smithville
31 repair companies serve Smithville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Forked River (4), Galloway (3), and Pleasantville (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 30 miles of Smithville names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Smithville. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.2, 4.2 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Smithville: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (56.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (61.1 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Commercial Washer & Dryer Repair Service for Hospitals & Laundromats (42.5 miles away, based in Westville); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (53.9 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Smithville
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Smithville Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Smithville 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.
Before You Book in Smithville
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Smithville, NJ
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Smithville kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.