Standard visit
Monday to Friday, until 6pm
£100
including the first hour of labour
then £25 per 30 minutes
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Leaks · Bristol
Commercial Dishwasher & Glasswasher Leaking in Bristol
Water spreading across a kitchen floor is a slip hazard for your team, and if it reaches the wiring it becomes an electrical one too. I look for where glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, passthrough machines and pot washers are leaking and explain what it will take to stop it, across Bristol and the surrounding area.
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You deal with me, the engineer, directly.
Fully insured (£5m public liability) and DBS checked.
Safety first
What to do first
- Switch off at the isolatorIf water has reached the floor around or under the machine, turn the power off before anyone goes near it.
- Turn off the waterClose the isolation valve on the machine’s supply, if you can reach it without standing in water.
- Keep people clearPut out a wet floor sign and keep staff away until the power is off and the water has been cleaned up.
- Don’t keep running itRunning cycle after cycle to trace the leak risks water reaching the electrics. Take photos of where the water collects instead.
Simple checks
Things worth looking at
Once the machine is off and cool, look at the door or hood seal. Food, a piece of broken glass or a split in the rubber can stop it sealing. Check that racks sit fully inside and aren’t catching the door or hood, and make sure filters and overflow parts are seated correctly, as some machines overfill or spill when these are left out.
Foam is another common culprit. If someone has added washing-up liquid to the tank, or the wrong detergent has been connected, the foam can push water out past the door or hood. Drain the tank and tell me what was used, and I can advise whether it’s safe to refill.
Common causes
Where leaks come from
Door and hood seals can harden and split with heat and chemicals. Hoses inside the machine can perish, and clips can loosen with vibration. The shaft seal on the wash pump can wear and let water track along to the motor, which is why a leak sometimes ends with the machine tripping. Overfilling is another cause: a fill valve that doesn’t close fully, or a level sensor that misreads, lets the tank rise until water escapes.
Some leaks only appear during a cycle, others while the machine is standing. Where it’s safe to, I can run the machine with panels off under controlled conditions, to see where the water is coming from before quoting the repair. Drips behind or under a machine are worth reporting too, as they can rot floors and kickboards long before anyone sees a puddle.
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
Is it normal for a commercial machine to drip?
A little water on the door or hood edge as you open it can be normal, but water pooling on the floor or under the machine isn’t, and it should be looked at.
Why does my machine only leak when it’s busy?
Heavy use means more foam, more debris on the door seal and more water moving through the machine. Overloaded racks can also deflect spray towards the door or hood. It can still point to a seal or level problem.
Can a leak make the electrics trip?
Yes. If water reaches a motor, element terminal or wiring, it can trip the RCD. Switch off at the isolator and don’t keep resetting it.
Can you replace door and hood seals?
Yes. I replace door seals, hood seals and gaskets on dishwashers, glasswashers and pot washers, with the part quoted before I order it.
How much does a leak repair cost?
From £100 for a weekday visit including the first hour of labour, then £25 per 30 minutes. Any seal, hose or valve is quoted and agreed first.
Contact
Water on the floor? Get in touch
Once the machine is off and safe, send me a photo of where the water is collecting, with the make and model.