# CMA-180 Parts & Repair Costs: Used Dishmachine Risk Guide | KitchenRisk

> CMA Dishmachines CMA-180: OEM part prices, the documented failures that actually cost money, and what to inspect before you buy used.

**Verdict:** inspect

used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Pump/booster pump. Buy only after inspection.

**Documented failure risks:**
- Pump/booster pump: Pump/booster pump: electrical issues (incorrect wiring, damaged capacitor
- Wash arm / spray pattern: Wash arm / spray pattern: inlet screen clogging at the water connection
- Heating element: Heating element: burnout causes total loss of heat; the sustainer heater

## Sources
- [chefsdeal.com](https://www.chefsdeal.com/p/door-type-dishwashers/cma-180-VL) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [webstaurantstore.com](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/cma-dishmachines-cma-180-s-single-rack-high-temperature-straight-dishwasher-208-240v-3-phase/250180I.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [cmadishmachines.com](https://cmadishmachines.com/) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [chefsdeal.com](https://www.chefsdeal.com/p/door-type-dishwashers/cma-180-VL-Tall) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [chefsdeal.com](https://www.chefsdeal.com/p/door-type-dishwashers/cma-180-VL-FL) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [rewonline.com](https://www.rewonline.com/restaurant-equipment-new/CMA-Dishmachines-CMA-180-VL-Dishwasher-Door-Type-Ventless/CMA-CMA-180-VL.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [ckitchen.com](https://www.ckitchen.com/p/cma-dishmachines-180-c-dishwasher.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partsfe.com](https://partsfe.com/blog/post/cma-dishwasher-troubleshooting-guide) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/cm/resource-center/guides/gd2/cma-undercounter-dishwasher-troubleshooting) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [homeservicesneeded.com](https://homeservicesneeded.com/diswasher-pump-cost/) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [fixr.com](https://www.fixr.com/costs/dishwasher-repair) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/cma-dish-machines/cma-180-straight/parts) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/cma-dish-machines/cma-180uc/parts) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [myshyft.com](https://www.myshyft.com/blog/commercial-dishwasher-repair-service-cost-seattle-washington/) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [gofoodservice.com](https://www.gofoodservice.com/blog/10-signs-its-time-to-replace-your-commercial-dishwasher) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [cpsc.gov](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/search-by-company) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.partstown.com/cma-dish-machines/cma00200.10) (accessed 2026-09-05)

_Last verified 2026-09-05. Source: KitchenRisk — https://kitchenrisk.com/models/cma-180/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._