A community kitchen in Mandurah was running two dishwashers that had quietly stopped doing their job. Cold water, poor wash results, and equipment that looked like it was working but wasn't. For an operation serving the community, that is not a small problem.
What Was Happening
Both dishwashers were washing in cold water and not cleaning properly. The fault was not obvious from the outside. A detailed inspection traced the problem to failed heating elements and control boards in both units. The equipment had been running in a degraded state, and without specialist diagnosis, that would have continued.
How It Was Handled
PEMS attended, ran a full diagnostic on both machines, and identified the same failure pattern in each. Replacement parts were sourced and both dishwashers were restored to full operation in a single visit. Every finding was documented, including a clear recommendation that the operator consider upgrading to commercial-grade equipment given the workload these machines were carrying.
The Result
Both dishwashers returned to full working order. The operator received written documentation covering the fault, the repair, and a frank assessment of the equipment's long-term suitability for the site.
Why PEMS
The written recommendation to upgrade was not prompted by a sales opportunity. It was included because the equipment specification did not match the operational demand, and the operator deserved to know that before the next failure.
If your kitchen equipment is being maintained but not assessed, that distinction matters more than it might seem. PEMS works with commercial kitchen operators and community facilities across Perth and Mandurah. To book a service assessment, call 08 7095 3550 or visit pemservices.com.au.
PEMS provides specialist commercial food equipment repair across Perth and WA.
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