Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Ferndale list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Ferndale
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ferndale. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (9), Arlington (2), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: ICE DR., around 6.3 miles out. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ferndale is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.3, 6.7, 6.9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
Closest matches for Ferndale: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (85.8 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (87.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (76.6 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (83.6 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Ferndale company quotes commercial work:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 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?
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 Ferndale Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Ferndale 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Ferndale
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Ferndale, WA
Which areas near Ferndale do these technicians cover?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.