Common faults
Drain, rinse, heat and wash quality issues
Help for machines not draining, not heating, leaving dirty glasses, leaking,
dosing badly, showing errors or failing during busy restaurant service.
EquipmentDishwashers, glass washers and hygiene stations
AreaCape Town commercial kitchens and hospitality sites
BrandsHobart, Winterhalter, Fagor and other warewashing brands
Commercial warewashing
Dishwasher and glass washer fault assessment
A dishwasher that completes a cycle can still leave a busy kitchen with poor wash results. Tell us whether the problem affects filling, washing, heating, rinsing or draining, and whether it happens on every cycle or only after repeated use. Fixakitchen provides commercial dishwasher repair support for Cape Town restaurants, cafes and hospitality kitchens.
Not filling, draining or circulating
Water supply, inlet components, filters, drain arrangements and wash pumps can all affect the cycle. An assessment helps establish whether the fault is a blockage, a component problem or a control issue before parts are selected.
Heating and rinse problems
Report slow warm-up, a cycle that will not start, poor drying or a rinse that appears too cool. Heating elements, temperature sensing and controls need to be assessed against the machine model and its installation.
Poor results, dosing and leaks
Food residue, cloudy glasses, excessive foam and leaks can have different causes. Share the detergent and rinse-aid arrangement, cleaning history and any visible leak location so the technician can understand the symptoms.
Send the machine details before your call-out
Send a photograph of the data plate, the make and model, any error code and a short description of the failed cycle. Include your suburb, business name and whether the machine is currently usable. Tell us if it is an undercounter dishwasher, hood-type machine, glass washer or conveyor system.
Repair scope and parts availability depend on the equipment and the fault found. Report electrical tripping, a burning smell or a major leak when booking, and keep the affected machine out of service until it has been assessed.
Related dishwasher repairs and maintenance
Can you assess an error code before replacing parts?
Send the code with the machine model and symptoms. A code helps guide the assessment, but the underlying fault must be checked before deciding which repair is needed.
Do you repair domestic dishwashers?
This page covers commercial warewashing equipment. Describe your machine when enquiring so we can confirm whether we can assist.