Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Tukwila, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Tukwila
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tukwila. 3 list an address in Tukwila, and the rest are spread across Renton (12), Seattle (9), and Kent (9). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Tukwila names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tukwila. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
The leading options for Tukwila are Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (15.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Tukwila, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Tukwila 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.
Before You Book in Tukwila
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tukwila, WA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
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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 Tukwila technician can then bring the right parts.