When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Milton 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, Milton WA
Within 30 miles of Milton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Auburn (12), Tacoma (11), and Federal Way (6). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home, around 2.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Milton names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Milton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Milton: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (30.7 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Milton company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Milton, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Milton 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 Milton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Milton, WA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Do you cover Milton and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
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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 Milton technician can then bring the right parts.