Standard visit
Monday to Friday, until 6pm
£100
including the first hour of labour
then £25 per 30 minutes
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Pot washer repairs · Bristol
Utensil & Pot Washer Repair in Bristol
A pot washer takes on the heaviest work in the kitchen: gastronorm trays, roasting tins, stock pots and baking sheets. When it stops, someone ends up scrubbing at the sink. I repair front-loading utensil and pot washers across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
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You deal with me, the engineer, directly.
Fully insured (£5m public liability) and DBS checked.
Heavy-duty machines
Why pot washers fail differently
Pot washers deal with grease, starch and baked-on food that a glasswasher never sees. That load ends up on the filters, the wash pump and the tank, so some faults are caused by build-up rather than a worn-out part.
A large wash pump working against a clogged filter runs hot and wears early. Grease coating a level sensor or temperature probe can convince the machine it is full or up to heat when it isn’t. Where build-up is the actual cause of the fault, I clear it as part of the repair. Regular servicing helps keep that build-up down.
Common faults
Problems I repair
- Trays still dirtyWeak wash pressure from blocked filters, debris around the pump impeller, a worn pump or partly blocked wash arms.
- Tank not getting hotScaled or failed elements, faulty thermostats or contactors. Grease won’t shift in a lukewarm tank.
- Overflowing or not drainingBlocked drains, a failed drain pump or a fault in the level control.
- Door problemsHeavy doors wear their hinges, springs and seals, leading to leaks and door switch faults.
- Tripping the supplyLarge machines draw heavy current; a damaged element, loose terminal or water ingress can trip the power.
Day to day
Getting more from your pot washer
Simple habits make a real difference: scrape trays before loading, clean the filters at every tank change, refill the tank when the water is visibly dirty, and avoid overloading racks so the spray reaches every surface.
Customers
Kitchens with pot washers I look after
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Care homes
- Pubs
Where a kitchen cooks in volume, the pot washer works as hard as the ovens.
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
Can you repair large front-loading pot washers?
Yes. I work on front-loading utensil and pot washers, as well as dishwashers and glasswashers.
Why are my trays still greasy after a cycle?
Usually the wash water isn’t hot enough, the filters are blocked, the detergent dosing is off or the tank needs changing. If those are fine, the wash pump or arms may be the problem.
Should I repair my old pot washer or replace it?
It depends on the condition of the tank, pump and controls. I’ll give you a straight answer, including when replacement makes more sense.
What does a pot washer repair cost?
A standard visit (Monday to Friday, until 6pm) is £100 including the first hour of labour, then £25 per 30 minutes. No VAT is added, and parts are quoted and agreed before fitting.
Do you service pot washers as well?
Yes. Regular servicing suits pot washers particularly well because of the heavy soiling they handle. See servicing and maintenance.
Contact
Pot washer not coping? Get in touch
Let me know the make and model and what’s happening, and I’ll be in touch.