Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Ithaca, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Ithaca NY
Within 60 miles of Ithaca there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Ithaca itself, and other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Elmira (3). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ithaca is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 47 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
First up for Ithaca: C A R S (48.0 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Sienkiewicz - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair (84.6 miles away, based in Scranton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Ithaca
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
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
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Ithaca company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Ithaca
Most dishwasher calls in Ithaca 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Ithaca
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Ithaca technician can then bring the right parts.