When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Burien, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Burien WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Burien. 2 of them are based in Burien itself, and the rest are spread across Seattle (14), Renton (10), and Kent (7). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Burien names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Sub-Zero Service House, about 1.1 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burien. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Burien: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (17.0 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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
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 Burien company quotes commercial work:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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.
Around Burien
Most dishwasher calls in Burien 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Burien
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Burien, WA
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Dishwasher Repair in Burien, WA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Burien
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number on the dish machine's data plate, whether it is high-temperature or low-temperature, and any error shown on the panel. A Burien technician can then bring the right parts.