Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Dalles 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, The Dalles OR
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of The Dalles. 2 of them are based in The Dalles itself, and other nearby bases include Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Affordable Appliance Services LLC, about 0.4 miles away. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The Dalles is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
First up for The Dalles: C D Commercial Dishwashers (71.4 miles away, based in Vancouver, 3.9 stars from 29 reviews); L & M Appliance Restaurant & Commercial Parts & Services (71.6 miles away, based in Portland, 3.8 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when The Dalles company quotes commercial work:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 The Dalles
Most dishwasher calls in The Dalles 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask The Dalles Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Which areas near The Dalles do these technicians cover?
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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 The Dalles kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.