Do you service Hobart commercial dishwashers in Minneapolis?

Yes — Hobart AM door-types and LXi under-counters are common commercial calls across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most repairs finish in one visit because the parts ride on the truck.

How much does a Hobart dishwasher repair cost?

The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment and is billed separately (not credited to the repair); most dishwasher repairs then run about $285–$685 in parts and labor, quoted in writing before work starts.

Why isn't my Hobart dishwasher rinsing properly?

Poor rinse almost always traces to scaled rinse arm nozzles, low incoming water pressure, or a failing rinse-aid pump. We descale the arms, verify pressure, and confirm rinse aid dosage before chasing a control issue.

Can you service Hobart conveyor dishwashers?

Yes. We service CL rack conveyors and FT-series flight-type conveyors in Twin Cities hospitals, schools, and high-volume kitchens — drive motors, wash pumps, curtains, and controllers.

Do you service Hobart equipment under manufacturer warranty?

We are not a factory-authorized warranty servicer for Hobart. If your unit is still inside the manufacturer parts warranty, we'll help you file with the factory; if labor or out-of-warranty service is the concern, we can take the call directly with a 1-year written warranty on our parts and labor.

What warranty comes with a Hobart repair?

A 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty on every commercial repair. The same failure mode on the same unit within 12 months is covered at no additional charge.

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Who does Hobart commercial dishwasher repair in the Twin Cities?

Central Minnesota Appliance Repair repairs Hobart AM-series door-types, LXi undercounters, CL rack conveyors and FT-series flight-type machines across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities, 7am–9pm every day. Rinse-temperature complaints are a common call. The diagnostic is $175–$299, not credited to the repair; repairs carry a 1-year warranty.

Gas and electric equipment serviced. Same-day appointments, 7am–9pm every day. 1-year written warranty on parts & labor. Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing for established accounts.

About Hobart

Hobart (Troy, OH / ITW) is one of the most widely installed commercial dishwashing brands in Twin Cities foodservice. AM-series door-type machines, LXi under-counters, CL rack conveyors, and FT-series flight-type conveyors run in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and hotels across the metro.

Hobart machines are repair-friendly: parts are well documented, service mode diagnostics are accessible, and the common failure parts (drain pumps, wash pumps, door switches, fill valves, rinse arms) ride on every truck.

Hobart equipment we service

Hobart commercial dishwasher lines we service and their common failure patterns
Series / line	Positioning	Common failures
Hobart AM-Series Door-Types	AM15, AM16, Advansys door-type rack machines	Drain pump failure, wash arm wear, door switch fault, fill valve, rinse arm clog
Hobart LXi Under-Counters	LXi under-counter rack machines for bars and prep stations	Drain pump, wash motor, door latch microswitch, controller fault
Hobart CL Rack Conveyors	CL rack-conveyor machines for high-volume kitchens	Drive motor, curtain wear, wash pump, rinse arm scaling
Hobart FT-Series Flight-Type Conveyors	Flight-type machines for hospitals and large institutions	Drive chain, wash zone pump, blower dryer motor, controller

Common Hobart failure patterns

Won't drain — drain pump or hose clog.
Won't fill — fill valve, pressure switch, or low water pressure.
Door won't latch — latch assembly or microswitch.
Poor rinse — rinse arm clog, scale, or rinse aid pump.
Wash arm not spinning — bearing wear or motor.
No heat — heating element or thermostat.
Conveyor not advancing — drive motor or curtain jam.

Hobart parts stocked on our trucks

Hobart calls most often need drain pumps, wash pumps or door switches & latches. Those ride on the truck, so many repairs finish on the first visit. Less common parts source through OEM and authorized distributors, typically 24–72 hours.

Drain pumps
Wash pumps
Door switches & latches
Fill valves
Rinse arms & nozzles
Heating elements
Thermostats
Door gaskets

Hobart commercial repair FAQ

Do you service Hobart commercial dishwashers in Minneapolis?: Yes — Hobart AM door-types and LXi under-counters are common commercial calls across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most repairs finish in one visit because the parts ride on the truck.
How much does a Hobart dishwasher repair cost?: The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment and is billed separately (not credited to the repair); most dishwasher repairs then run about $285–$685 in parts and labor, quoted in writing before work starts.
Why isn't my Hobart dishwasher rinsing properly?: Poor rinse almost always traces to scaled rinse arm nozzles, low incoming water pressure, or a failing rinse-aid pump. We descale the arms, verify pressure, and confirm rinse aid dosage before chasing a control issue.
Can you service Hobart conveyor dishwashers?: Yes. We service CL rack conveyors and FT-series flight-type conveyors in Twin Cities hospitals, schools, and high-volume kitchens — drive motors, wash pumps, curtains, and controllers.
Do you service Hobart equipment under manufacturer warranty?: We are not a factory-authorized warranty servicer for Hobart. If your unit is still inside the manufacturer parts warranty, we'll help you file with the factory; if labor or out-of-warranty service is the concern, we can take the call directly with a 1-year written warranty on our parts and labor.
What warranty comes with a Hobart repair?: A 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty on every commercial repair. The same failure mode on the same unit within 12 months is covered at no additional charge.

Hobart repair service area

We service Hobart commercial equipment across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro, and Western Wisconsin.

Coverage ZIPs include: 55401–55488 (Minneapolis), 55101–55155 (Saint Paul), 55420–55439 (Bloomington/Edina), 55304–55449 (north metro), 55044–55124 (Lakeville/Apple Valley/Eagan), 55125–55129 (Woodbury), and 54016 (Hudson, WI). Dispatched from our Minneapolis office at 222 E Hennepin Ave.

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Businesses that use Hobart equipment

Hobart equipment runs in a wide range of Twin Cities businesses. Multi-location accounts get one dispatcher, one COI on file, and Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing.

Restaurants
Bars
Hotels
Hospitals
Schools & universities
Assisted living
Cafeterias
Country clubs
Banquet halls
Correctional & municipal

Other commercial dishwasher brands we service

Jackson commercial dishwasher repairAJ rack conveyors · Tempstar door-types · Avenger and DishStar undercounters
Champion commercial dishwasher repairUndercounter · Door-type · Conveyor · Flight-type · Booster heaters
CMA commercial dishwasher repairLow-temp door machines · High-temp machines · Undercounters · Glasswashers

Hobart down right now?

Tell us the model and the symptom when you call — we'll triage and dispatch with the Hobart parts you'll likely need on the truck.

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Which Hobart machine do you have, and why does it matter?

A Hobart dish room can hold four very different machines, and the repair path changes with each one. Read the data plate first. It lists the model, serial number, voltage, and the wash and rinse temperatures the machine was built to hit. Tell us that before the visit and we can plan parts and time.

Door-type machines are the AM15 and AM16 families. The AM16 is available with a tall chamber, and Hobart builds both in high-temperature versions with a built-in booster. Undercounter machines are the LXe family: LXeH is high-temperature, LXeC is low-temperature chemical sanitizing, and LXeR and LXePR are the Advansys versions with energy recovery. Rack conveyors are the CL44eN family, sold as BAS (base), ADV (Advansys) and EGR (energy recovery) versions, with ventless and steam- or gas-heated variants. Flight-type machines are the FT1000 line, including the ventless FT1000e.

The difference shows up in the failure. A door-type or undercounter machine that stops mid-cycle is usually a door switch, fill valve, drain pump, or heating problem. A conveyor that quits is more often a drive, curtain, or tank heat issue. A flight machine ties up the whole dish room, so we ask about the last cycle, the last rinse, and whether it was running full when it stopped.

How a failing Hobart machine behaves, by type

Machine type	What you notice	What we check first
AM15 / AM16 door-type	Cycle won't start, stops partway, or water sits in the tank	Door switch and latch, fill valve and pressure, drain pump, tank heat
LXe undercounter	Slow cycles, cold dishes, leaks at the door	Door gasket and hinge, drain pump, booster, controller display
CL44eN conveyor	Racks stop or crawl, tank temperature sags between racks	Drive motor and chain, curtains, tank elements, wash pump
FT1000 flight type	Ware comes out wet or the line stalls under load	Conveyor drive, rinse manifold, blower dryer, tank and booster heat

Display messages differ by control generation. Send us a photo of the full message and the data plate and we will match it to the right procedure rather than guess from a code alone.

Rinse temperature questions we get on Hobart machines

Most Hobart calls that turn into inspection problems start with the final rinse. These are the questions that come up most.

What temperature should the final rinse reach?

On Hobart's high-temperature door-type machines, the AM16 manual describes a 150°F wash and a 180°F final rinse for hot-water sanitizing, and the temperatures are on a label under the controls. Under the FDA Food Code, the 180°F figure is measured at the manifold. Check the label on your own machine, since it governs.

Why does the rinse fall short when incoming water is cool?

The AM15 manual says its booster is designed to hold 180°F as long as the water going into the booster is at least 110°F. If the building hot-water supply is weaker than that, the booster can't make up the gap, and no amount of part swapping will fix it. We measure the incoming supply before we touch the booster.

My machine is a low-temperature LXeC or LXePR. Does 180°F apply?

No. Low-temperature machines sanitize with chemicals, so the test is sanitizer concentration, not rinse temperature. If those dishes fail a sanitizer test strip, we look at the chemical feed, the rinse-aid supply, and the rinse arms, and we coordinate with your chemical vendor.

How do you confirm the fix?

We run the machine, read the rinse at the manifold, and write the reading on the ticket so you have it for your next inspection.

Repair or replace a Hobart dishwasher?

Repair is the usual answer when the failure is a part that is built to wear: a drain or wash pump, door switch, fill valve, gasket, rinse arm, heating element, or contactor. Replacement starts to make sense when a quote gets close to half the price of a new machine, when the tank or frame is corroded and leaking at welds, or when the machine can no longer keep up with your volume even though it is mechanically sound.

Age alone doesn't decide it. We will write the repair quote next to what a comparable new machine would cost so you can compare them in one place. Because a conveyor or flight machine is a bigger purchase than a door-type, the repair side of the comparison usually favors keeping it running.

If the problem is only that the machine is not heating, see our page on commercial dishwashers that are not heating. Large hospital and school lines are covered on our industrial dishwasher repair page.