Standard visit
Monday to Friday, until 6pm
£100
including the first hour of labour
then £25 per 30 minutes
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Commercial Dishwasher & Glasswasher Breakdowns in Bristol
A breakdown never picks a good moment. Whether it’s a Friday night, a Sunday lunch or a bank holiday, I take breakdown calls for commercial dishwashers, glasswashers and utensil washers across Bristol and the surrounding areas, evenings and weekends included.
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You deal with me, the engineer, directly.
Fully insured (£5m public liability) and DBS checked.
While you wait
First steps when a machine fails
- Make it safeIf there’s water on the floor, a burning smell or the machine keeps tripping, switch it off at the isolator.
- Check the basicsIs the water supply valve on? Is the door or hood closing fully? Are the filters in place and clear?
- Look at the chemicalsAn empty detergent or rinse aid container can trigger alarms or poor results on some machines.
- Don’t keep resettingRepeated resets on a tripping machine can turn a simple electrical fault into a bigger one.
Send me the details
What helps me most
Out of hours, the best way to reach me is a WhatsApp, text or email. Include the make and model from the data plate, what the machine is doing, any error code, and a photo or two.
That information helps me arrive with a clear idea of what I’m looking for, and I can tell you up front whether it sounds like a repair or something to plan around.
Pricing
Out-of-hours rates, stated clearly
Breakdowns are charged by when the visit happens. Evening and Saturday rates apply after 6pm on weekdays and on Saturdays; Sunday and bank holiday rates apply all day. The full prices are below, with no VAT to add and parts agreed before fitting.
Pricing
The price covers coming out to you and the first hour of labour. Any extra time after that is charged in 30-minute blocks.
No VAT to add. The price you see is the price you pay.
Evening & Saturday visit
Weekdays after 6pm, and Saturdays
£150
including the first hour of labour
then £35 per 30 minutes
Sunday & bank holiday visit
All day
£200
including the first hour of labour
then £50 per 30 minutes
Parts are always quoted and agreed before fitting. No hidden extras, so you’ll know the cost before any work goes ahead.
Every job comes with an invoice. Payment is due on visit completion, by bank transfer or cash. Account terms are available for regular customers.
FAQ
Questions customers ask
Do you attend breakdowns in the evening and at weekends?
Yes, including Sundays and bank holidays. Out of hours, send a WhatsApp, text or email with the machine and fault and I’ll pick it up.
Can I keep using the machine if it’s only partly working?
Sometimes, but if it isn’t reaching temperature it isn’t sanitising, and if it’s leaking or tripping it should be switched off. Tell me what it’s doing and I’ll advise.
What information helps you most?
The make and model from the data plate, any error code, what the machine is doing (or not doing) and when it started. Photos are a big help.
What will a Sunday breakdown visit cost?
A Sunday or bank holiday visit is £200 including the first hour of labour, then £50 per 30 minutes. There’s no VAT to add, and parts are quoted and agreed before fitting.
Can you help if other kitchen equipment breaks down?
Warewash is my specialism, but as an electrical commercial catering engineer I can often help with other equipment too. Just ask.
Contact
Broken down? Get in touch
Call, or send a WhatsApp, text or email with the make, model and fault.