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 Clarkston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Clarkston
12 repair companies serve Clarkston from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Clarkston itself, and other nearby bases include Lewiston (7), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Mel's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Clarkston. No company within 30 miles of Clarkston names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
First up for Clarkston: Hobart Service (87.8 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 2.3 stars from 9 reviews); Sam's Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); Largent's Inc (1.3 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.5 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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 Clarkston company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- 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 Clarkston Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Clarkston 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 Clarkston
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Clarkston, WA
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Which areas near Clarkston do these technicians cover?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Clarkston
More Commercial Dishwasher Repair Pages Nearby
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 Clarkston kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.