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 Mentor, with distances.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Mentor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mentor. 3 of them are based in Mentor itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (14), Painesville (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Mentor. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mentor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.9, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
The leading options for Mentor are CLE Restaurant Service (49.2 miles away, based in Amherst, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (20.2 miles away, based in Solon, 2.6 stars from 35 reviews); M&A Advanced Repair and Service. (39.4 miles away, based in Brunswick, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (68.8 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Mentor company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
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 Mentor Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Mentor 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Mentor
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mentor, OH
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Mentor
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 Mentor technician can then bring the right parts.