When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Fort Washington, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Fort Washington PA
Within 30 miles of Fort Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Fort Washington, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (7), Horsham (3), and Hatboro (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Prime Choice Appliance Repair Fixers, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Fort Washington: Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (29.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (22.4 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MAK Repairs LLC (8.8 miles away, based in Norristown, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
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
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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 Fort Washington Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Fort Washington 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Fort Washington
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- 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: Fort Washington, PA
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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 Fort Washington kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.