Breakdowns

Catering equipment breakdowns: 7-day call-outs

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When a dishwasher, combi oven or other piece of kitchen equipment fails, your kitchen can't wait around. CES Wellington's factory-trained technicians offer 7-day breakdown cover across Greater Wellington, the Wairarapa and Manawatū, including Palmerston North, Levin, Foxton and Pahiatua. Same-day response, and emergency response within two hours.

What we cover

  • Commercial dishwashers: breakdown repairs on brands including Hobart, Washtech, Winterhalter and Classeq.
  • Combi ovens: breakdown repairs on Rational and Convotherm.
  • Gas and electrical faults: repairs on all brands of commercial catering equipment by registered electrical and gas technicians.

Check this before you call

These quick, safe checks sometimes solve the problem, and they always help us diagnose it.

  • Is it switched on at the wall switch or isolator switch?
  • Is the water supply tap on?
  • Is the door or hood fully closed?
  • Are the filters and scrap baskets clean and in place?
  • Are the detergent and rinse aid containers empty?
  • Have you noted any error code?

Never open gas or electrical panels or remove covers. If you smell gas, see our gas safety advice on the Gas & Electrical page.

Burnt three-phase terminal block and damaged neutral cable found inside a commercial appliance

What you get

Service reports for each piece of equipment, with gas or electrical certification as required, from factory-trained technicians.

How to report a breakdown

Call 0800 90 60 30, or use our online booking form. The form asks for:

  • Urgency: so we know how quickly you need us.
  • Gas or electric: so we send the right technician.
  • Model and serial number: usually on a rating plate or sticker on the machine.
  • A photo: of the unit, the rating plate or any error message.

The more you tell us up front, the better prepared we arrive, and the better our chance of fixing it on the first visit.

While you wait

  • If it's a gas appliance and something seems wrong, turn it off and don't use it.
  • If it's an electrical fault, switch the equipment off at the wall switch or isolator switch, if it's safe to do so.
  • Keep people away from any leaks or water on the floor.
  • Note any error codes or unusual noises. They help with diagnosis.

Fewer breakdowns next time

Many breakdowns can be headed off with regular servicing. Once you're back up and running, ask us about Planned Maintenance for your dishwashers, combi ovens and convection ovens.

Report a breakdown now

Call 0800 90 60 30 or Book a job online.

Breakdown cover: 7 days. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. After-hours cover available, 7 days.