Last verified against the primary source on Sep 5, 2026.
$3,000–$15,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Cross. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 56%7 observed comparables
As of Aug 19, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
Parts Town's own AM15 parts catalog (613 line items -- see Repair…
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
How much does a used Hobart AM15 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $3,000 to $15,000 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-08-19).
Key parts and observed prices
| Part | Part # | Observed price | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rinse Arm Assembly | 00-893093-00001 | $290.70 | 2026-09-05 |
| Temperature Control Kit | 00-294618 | $91.43 | 2026-09-05 |
| High Limit Protector | 00-271123 | $188.98 | 2026-09-05 |
Prices are point-in-time observations from the linked seller pages, not quotes. Availability and pricing change.
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What fails on the Hobart AM15, and the parts to know
What to test before you buy
- Won't run: confirm the door fully closes and the interlock clicks — the door switch (00-473109-00004) is a top suspect.
- Overfills: watch a fill cycle; if water keeps flowing with the machine off, the fill solenoid is leaking.
- Poor wash or spotting: check the pump screen (00-893063) and confirm the high-temp final rinse reaches roughly 180°F.
- Ignore digital error codes (E0/E2/DR1, etc.) — those are newer LX-series controls; the AM15 is electromechanical and will not show them.
Commonly replaced parts (OEM part numbers)
- Door switch / interlock — 00-473109-00004
- Membrane keypad — 00-893113 (an expensive control part; factor into a used buy)
- Pump screen — 00-893063 (cheap, high-wear; clogs cause poor wash)
- Fill/rinse solenoid valve — 00-893100-00001 (coil alone = 00-892132)
- Booster element — 00-936546 family (voltage-specific; a 13KW booster = 00-749554-00001)
- Wash-tank element — 00-893120 family
Before you order a part
- Heater and pump SKUs are heavily voltage- and phase-specific (200/208/240/380-480V, single- vs three-phase) — match the data plate, do not order by model name.
- Several element families exist (booster vs 13KW booster vs wash-tank) — the wrong one is a common mis-order.
Part numbers and failure points are cross-referenced from the OEM-authorized Parts Town catalog (parts diagram); confirm the exact part against your unit's data/serial tag before ordering, and get a current price quote.
From the research record
- FAILURES: - Directionally relevant (NOT AM15-model-specific — sourced from an official Hobart Service UK troubleshooting video for commercial dishwashers generally, verbatim auto-captions, direct-source mined not searched): standard checks include wash arms/strainer clear of debris and correctly oriented, and door/door seals clean and intact — named explicit
- REPAIR: - OEM parts (Parts Town, Hobart AM15 catalog, 613 parts listed): - Float Switch and Probe Assembly (Low Water): $407.42 - Rinse Arm Assembly: $290.70 - Solenoid Valve (1/2", 120V): $322.12 - Contactor (110-120V, 40A, 3 Pole): $253.91 - Water Hose (SS Braided, 1/2" x 81"): $146.37 - Bearing Assembly: $137.22 - Probe Assembly (Rinse): $100.30 - Tempe
- VIDEO (00:00:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb90V7bGvxw): "remove any debris replace wash arms and strainer make sure"
- VIDEO (00:00:57 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb90V7bGvxw): "replace wash arms and strainer make sure"
- VIDEO (00:00:57 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb90V7bGvxw): "replace wash arms and strainer make sure these are the right way round check your"
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): Rinse Arm Assembly (00-893093-00001): $290.70 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-893093-00001
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): Temperature Control Kit (00-294618): $91.43 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-294618
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): High Limit Protector (00-271123): $188.98 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-271123
Sources
- webstaurantstore.comretailer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- partstown.comparts-retailer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- nordiskclean.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)parts-retailer · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
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