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 Berkeley, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Berkeley
40 repair companies serve Berkeley from within 30 miles. 9 of them are based in Berkeley itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (18), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Berkeley are Commercial Home Products (21.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (1.9 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (14.8 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (14.1 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Berkeley company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What Berkeley Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Berkeley 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 Berkeley Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Berkeley
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 Berkeley kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.