When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Oak Ridge list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Oak Ridge
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Ridge. 1 of them are based in Oak Ridge itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). The closest is Pinpoint Appliance Repair, about 3.8 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
At the top of the Oak Ridge list: Fesco (18.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 3.9 stars from 80 reviews); SouthEastern Service & Supply (87.1 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.2 stars from 27 reviews); Pinpoint Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 180 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Oak Ridge
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Oak Ridge company quotes commercial work:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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.
Local Notes for Oak Ridge
Most dishwasher calls in Oak Ridge 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Oak Ridge Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, TN
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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 Oak Ridge kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.