When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near University Place, with distances.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near University Place
40 repair companies serve University Place from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in University Place, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Essential University Place Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
Closest matches for University Place: Mr. Fridge | Commercial Refrigeration Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 558 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seattle Restaurant Repair (43.3 miles away, based in Woodinville, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (37.4 miles away, based in Redmond, 1.7 stars from 27 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User 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:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
Local Notes for University Place
Most dishwasher calls in University Place 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.
Questions to Ask a University Place Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: University Place, WA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
More Dishwasher Repair in University Place, WA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near University Place
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 University Place kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.