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. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lima, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Lima OH
40 repair companies serve Lima from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Lima, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (11), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). The closest is A-1 Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. No company within 60 miles of Lima names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 40 businesses. Lima is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 49 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
Closest matches for Lima: Commercial Parts & Service Columbus (73.2 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Commercial Parts and Service Dayton (67.8 miles away, based in Dayton, 2.8 stars from 19 reviews); Hobart Service (70.4 miles away, based in Hilliard); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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 Lima company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
What Lima Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Lima 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Lima Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lima, OH
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Do you cover Lima and nearby towns?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
More Dishwasher Repair in Lima, OH
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Lima
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 Lima kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.