Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Olympia, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Olympia
Within 30 miles of Olympia there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Olympia, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (13), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 30 miles of Olympia names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Olympia. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Olympia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.5, 5.3 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
Closest matches for Olympia: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (48.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (61.9 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (56.6 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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 Olympia company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
What Olympia Owners Should Know
City of Olympia Public Works, Drinking Water Utility, which supplies Olympia, reports hardness of slightly hard, about 55-60 mg/L. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Olympia: Olympia's drinking water quality
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.
Questions to Ask a Olympia Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Olympia, WA
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Olympia
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 Olympia kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.