Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Forest Hills, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Forest Hills PA
40 repair companies serve Forest Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (17), Verona (2), and Monroeville (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Perla's Appliances Plus, around 1.9 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Hills. 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Forest Hills are Commercial Equipment Service INC. (7.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (19.8 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); Hobart Service (14.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 3.4 stars from 7 reviews); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (56.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Forest Hills
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
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
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
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 Forest Hills company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Forest Hills
Most dishwasher calls in Forest Hills 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Forest Hills
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, PA
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Which areas near Forest Hills do these technicians cover?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
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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 Forest Hills kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.