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 Philadelphia, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Philadelphia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Philadelphia. 34 list an address in Philadelphia, and the rest are spread across Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. First Rate Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Philadelphia. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Philadelphia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
At the top of the Philadelphia list: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (24.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (6.0 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Kitchen Repairs (32.1 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Washer & Dryer Repair Service for Hospitals & Laundromats (10.4 miles away, based in Westville).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Philadelphia company quotes commercial work:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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.
Local Notes for Philadelphia
Philadelphia Water Department, which supplies Philadelphia, reports hardness of moderately hard to hard depending on the treatment plant: roughly 100 ppm (Baxter), about 130 ppm (Belmont) and about 150 ppm (Queen Lane) as calcium carbonate. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Tap You Can Trust - Philadelphia Water Department
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 Philadelphia Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Do you cover Philadelphia and nearby towns?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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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 Philadelphia kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.