Commercial Dishwasher Repair in Everett, WA

A down commercial dishwasher shuts down front-of-house service in an Everett restaurant, closes the meal window at Everett CC food services, and halts resident meal service at assisted living facilities. HotWire’s commercial dishwasher team responds fast with parts and expertise to restore operation.

Commercial Dishwasher Failures We Diagnose

  • Water not reaching wash temperature. Booster heater failed on high-temp machines. Or the incoming water tempering valve failed on low-temp chemical-sanitizing units. Common on Hobart AM-series, Jackson Tempstar, and CMA Dishmachines EST after years of service.
  • Dishwasher won’t drain between cycles. Drain solenoid failed. Drain pump motor seized. Or the drain line clogged with debris. On door-type and conveyor machines, drain diagnostics vary. We know the difference.
  • Wash arms not spinning or spraying unevenly. Arms clogged with food debris. Wash pump impeller worn. Or wash tank strainer bypassed. Everett’s soft Sultan Basin water reduces scale problems compared to harder-water regions but doesn’t eliminate wash arm fouling from food debris.
  • Chemical sanitizer or rinse aid not dispensing. Chemical pumps or venturi injectors failed. Or the chemical tubing collapsed. Coordinate with Ecolab or other chemical supplier as needed. We handle the mechanical side.
  • Conveyor rack machine belt or drive issue. Everett CC food services and some larger assisted living kitchens use conveyor rack machines (Hobart CL series, Champion 90) that have specific belt drive failure modes. Motor, chain, or clutch issues each with distinct diagnostics.
  • Loud grinding or bearing noise from wash pump. Bearing failure imminent. If left, the pump will seize and damage the impeller and housing. Preventive replacement at bearing-noise stage is far cheaper than emergency replacement.
  • Rack drying poorly or spot-etching on glassware. Rinse-cycle temperature not high enough (booster heater issue). Rinse-aid dispenser failed. Or spray nozzles partially blocked. Downtown Everett restaurants running high-volume glass service through the bar side see this frequently.
  • Door safety switch failure. Door-type machines stop when the door opens mid-cycle. Failed door switches shut the machine down inappropriately during normal service. Standard repair with parts stocked for major brands.

Commercial Dishwasher Types We Service

Undercounter dishwashers (the compact commercial units common in Everett coffee shops, cafes, and small restaurants) from Hobart LXe, Jackson Avenger LT/HT, CMA GL-X, Champion UH, and Meiko M-iClean. These serve modest volumes (up to 30 racks/hour typically) and fit under bar counters. Door-type dishwashers (the medium-volume workhorses) from Hobart AM-Series, Jackson Tempstar, CMA EST/GL, Champion USN, and Meiko UPster serve mid-volume Everett restaurants (60 to 80 racks/hour). Conveyor rack dishwashers move racks continuously through the wash zone (Hobart CL-series, Champion 90-series, Jackson Rackstar) used in Everett CC food services, assisted living kitchens, and higher-volume restaurants. Flight-type dishwashers (rackless) serve very high-volume institutional kitchens. Less common in Everett but used at Naval Station galley. Glass washers, silverware pre-soak machines, and specialty single-purpose units all get service through our commercial channels.

During business hours, emergency response for an Everett commercial dishwasher that's actively down typically arrives within 2 to 4 hours. After-hours dispatch available for restaurants that need service before the next day's opening. Evergreen Way and Downtown Everett restaurant addresses and assisted living facilities are core commercial dispatch territory.
Booster heater element $475 to $795. Wash pump motor $625 to $975. Drain pump $475 to $725. Chemical pump $325 to $525. Wash arm assembly $275 to $525. Thermostat $325 to $475. Control board $525 to $895. Every quote flat-rate written before work.
Yes. Factory-trained on Hobart CL/CLPS conveyor machines and Jackson Crew/Rackstar conveyor units. Everett CC food services and larger assisted living kitchens run these platforms. We service them regularly.
Yes. Every dishwasher repair we complete includes a final test-and-document step. We verify wash temperature (or chemical sanitizer concentration for low-temp units) and provide written documentation showing values within required range. Copies go in your operational file for health inspections.

Why Choose HotWire for Commercial Dishwasher Repair in Everett

Commercial dishwasher repair is high-stakes work. An Everett restaurant with a down dishwasher can’t turn tables. Everett CC can’t serve trays fast enough. Health-code violations follow if operation continues without sanitizing capability. Our commercial team prioritizes dishwasher calls and typically arrives within 2 to 4 hours of an emergency call during business hours. After-hours emergency dispatch is available.

Beyond the mechanical repair, commercial dishwasher service touches health-code compliance directly. Snohomish Health District inspectors verify wash temperatures (150 to 160°F on high-temp) or chemical concentration (typically 50 ppm chlorine on low-temp) at service inspections. When we complete a dishwasher repair, we test and document the sanitizing parameters so you have current data for your inspection records.

Every repair is quoted flat-rate written before work when possible. 90-day workmanship warranty. Full manufacturer parts warranty on major components. Preventive maintenance contracts available (quarterly or semi-annual) for Everett commercial kitchens looking to reduce emergency callouts.

Everett dispatch runs out of our Bothell office. We cover every Everett ZIP for commercial dishwasher repair same-day when we can, and back that up with emergency response for critical failures. Snohomish County service extends to Bothell, Mukilteo, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, and Snohomish. Call to book.

Testimonials
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Yuechang Yin
1 month ago
Excellent experience with HotWire. We replaced an old AC unit and furnace with a new dual-fuel heat pump and furnace. They was extremely responsive and honest — patiently answered all my detailed questions, right-sized the system rather than overselling, and was transparent on pricing and rebates. Competitive quote, clean professional install, permits and inspection handled. Highly recommend for anyone in similar needs!
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Eric Jen
2 months ago
Hot wire installed a new Mitsubishi mini split at a very reasonable price. The technician on site is very professional and did a great job leaving the site clean and tidy. I highly recommend their service.
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Tomas Tanuyan
2 months ago
Hotwire team installed our new HVAC system!! They did a great job. We have our new furnace, AC, and coils. They offered free smart thermostat as well!! Happy customer!
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Jennifer De Leon
2 months ago
Vlad was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and friendly. He was able to quickly assess the problem and had a solution immediately. Vlad fixed my dishwasher in one appointment. He truly went above and beyond. Thank you so much Vlad!! Your company is lucky to have you working for them. You need a raise!
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Kimberly Brutus
5 months ago
Alex was incredibly helpful when my washer wouldn’t drain. He quickly identified the root cause and I was able to schedule the repair for the day after the new part was ordered. Alex was professional, efficient, and I sincerely appreciated his attention to detail. He made sure that everything was running properly before leaving and even helped resolve some other issues in my apartment, such as finding what was causing the beeping in the laundry room and helping with a loose cabinet door.

I would highly recommend Alex for any form of repair! (And my cat was a fan too)
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Jet Haggerty
6 months ago
We are extremely pleased with our service. They were prompt and truly cared.
Oleh and Ihor were our Technicians. They were SO THOROUGH, professional, and yet so personable. They really cared about finding our issues. Highly recommend Hotwire and these great Technicians! Thank you so much!
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Kyle Bastian
6 months ago
They were incredibly responsive and were able to diagonose and fix our heater within 2 days of our heat going out. Ramzes was extremely professional and was great to work with.
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Laura
6 months ago
Dropping from 5 stars to 1 because of technician lack of professionalism and demeanor. Alex K was efficient, thorough, on time, and temporarily fixed my dishwasher. It was not draining and the arm had fallen off - he fixed the drain problem but the arm has fallen off again since. It cost $270 and I tipped him. However, immediately after he left, the garbage disposal did not work. I called the company back and they sent him back after a few days. He was not interested in hearing my concerns, asked if I would accuse him of breaking the fridge if that stopped working, and was very confrontational. He told me that it would be $200 to repair because of a problem with the electric panel supplying the dishwasher. I told Alex K that I was going to get a second opinion and that if he was right, I would acknowledge that, and if he was wrong, I would change my review and notify the company. He stormed out of my house essentially yelling at me for wasting his time.

I just had that second opinion from Eco Electric, Plumbing, and Heating. My tech, Zach, looked under the sink, found the outlet, and pushed the reset button. Voila. Garbage disposal working again. $50 consult fee and an even better tip for him.

I do not recommend Hotwire Furnace, and I definitely do not recommend Alex K.
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John Flores
6 months ago
Hot Wire Hvac & Appliance repair are top notch. We received service on the same day of our first call with them. Even within hours! Our technician, Ramses, was thorough and communicated well throughout the maintenance visit. He was kind and respected our home by placing shoe covers on. We will definitely be calling Hot Wire back for any appliance needs.
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Madagain
7 months ago
Vlad was excellent. He was communicative and even came out late to replace the part as soon as the order came in. He even cleaned the parts of the fridge that he had to remove and put back in. Thank you Vlad, we are so grateful.
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eric martinez
7 months ago
Very helpful, knowledgeable, and honest.
Called the evening before they showed up at 8 AM and fixed our mini split very fast.
Excellent customer service would highly recommend to any homeowner.
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Michelle Mattox
7 months ago
Alex K. did an amazing job replacing the gasket on the washer and servicing the dryer. He was efficient, took great care of our home, went above and beyond cleaning behind the units, and was easy to work with. I'd recommend his services to anyone.
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Peter Shaw
7 months ago
Vlad came by to fix our dryer ( no heat) and again to fix out fridge ( lighting was out). He is super nice and extremely competent. Highly Recommend!!
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Patrick Trout
8 months ago
I had an issue with my all-in-one washer/dryer. The drain pump sounded gravelly/not good. My landlord contacted them first thing in the morning and they were able to come same day! Alex K was our technician, he was professional and informative. He knew right away when he heard the pump what was wrong.

Very appreciative of the company and Alex's work. Highly recommend.
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Holly Senaga
10 months ago
Great repair by Vlad! Rollers replaced making the dryer run like new! He went the extra mile by cleaning out the lint and coins to ensure the dryer was all set. Communicative about arrival time, professional, and excellent costumer service! I highly recommend Hotwire HVAC and Vlad!
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Adam Dudsic
2 years ago
The fan motor in my old freezer failed. An original part was no longer available, but the HotWire tech found a compatible motor and replaced it. That was about 8 months ago. The motor sounds a little different, but I haven’t had any issues with the freezer. The technician was very professional, friendly, and got the work done efficiently. Very happy with the work and the results!
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Sunny
2 years ago
I recently had my dryer repaired, and I’m really pleased with the service. The technician arrived on time. Now dryer works like new, and the whole process was done in under an hour. I appreciated the transparent pricing and the technician’s professionalism throughout. Highly recommend this service!
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aaron small
2 years ago
Hotwire was very responsive in inspecting our fridge for a power issue. They diagnosed the issue quickly, gave me a quote on repairs with a lead time for parts. After parts arrived they scheduled the repair within the week. The fridge worked as promised and technicians were knowledgeable and courteous. I would definitely call them again for my next appliance repair.
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Erica Smith
2 years ago
Oleg was prompt and professional and was able to repair our dishwasher in no time! Highly recommend.
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Michael Caswell
2 years ago
Our technician Oleg was fantastic. Identified the problem right away and quickly fixed it. Overall we booked an appointment, were able to get a tech the next day, and they showed up on time in the beginning of the 2 hour window. Not even 30 minutes later issue was fixed and price was reasonable.
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A D
2 years ago
I had my refrigerator serviced recently, and the experience was positive. The technician showed up right on time and was professional throughout the visit. They quickly identified the problem and gave a clear explanation of the required repair steps and costs involved.

The work was completed efficiently and to a high standard, but I did feel the price was on the higher side. Despite that, the quality and promptness of the service were impressive. I’d recommend them if you’re looking for reliable and professional repairs, though the cost might be a consideration.
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Sam Gordon
2 years ago
Fixed my oven fast with no hassle to me. Did a good fast job and figured out the problem within minutes. Igor did a great job. Very please with his service.

Areas We Serve In and Around Everett, WA

Nearest HotWire Location Serving Everett — Bothell, WA