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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Butler, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Butler PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Butler. 1 list an address in Butler, and the rest are spread across Cranberry Twp (4), Pittsburgh (4), and Gibsonia (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Butler. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 12.9, 13.6 |
First up for Butler: Commercial Equipment Service INC. (32.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (32.6 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); Hobart Service (32.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 3.4 stars from 7 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (40.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Butler company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Butler, PA
Most dishwasher calls in Butler 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Butler Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Butler, PA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Butler kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.