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. The Slippery Rock 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, Slippery Rock PA
21 repair companies serve Slippery Rock from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Cranberry Twp (4), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 7.3 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. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Slippery Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.3, 14.5, 14.8 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
First up for Slippery Rock: AIS Commercial Parts & Service (42.8 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); Commercial Equipment Service INC. (46.2 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc. (31.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews); Hobart Service (44.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 3.4 stars from 7 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Slippery Rock, PA
Most dishwasher calls in Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Slippery Rock, PA
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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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 Slippery Rock kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.