Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Albany list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Albany
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Albany. 3 of them are based in Albany itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (12), Berkeley (9), and Richmond (7). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Pacific Standard Service, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Albany are Pacific Standard Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (22.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (13.2 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (13.3 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Albany company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Albany, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Albany come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Albany Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Albany, CA
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a Albany kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.