Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Altadena, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Altadena
40 repair companies serve Altadena from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Altadena itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (20), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and South Pasadena (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Rapid Altadena Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Altadena. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.4, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
First up for Altadena: Pros Fix Appliances (7.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BHS Commercial Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.6 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (7.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Altadena company quotes commercial work:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Altadena
Most dishwasher calls in Altadena 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 Altadena Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Altadena, CA
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Altadena
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 Altadena kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.