Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. The Dayton list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Dayton OH
Within 30 miles of Dayton there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Dayton itself, and the rest are spread across Beavercreek (3), Miamisburg (2), and Xenia (2). Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The closest is Coffey Appliance Center, about 1.4 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
Closest matches for Dayton: Commercial Parts and Service Dayton (2.5 miles away, 2.8 stars from 19 reviews); Hobart Service (33.5 miles away, based in West Chester Township, 3.5 stars from 4 reviews); Commercial Parts & Service (37.3 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); Commercial Parts & Service Columbus (58.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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 Dayton company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
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.
Local Notes for Dayton
City of Dayton Division of Water Supply & Treatment, which supplies Dayton, reports hardness of about 139 mg/L as CaCO3 (2025 distribution-system average). 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 Dayton - 2025 Water Quality Averages & Pumping Data Summary
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Dayton
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dayton, OH
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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 Dayton kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.