When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Cambria, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Cambria
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cambria. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (7), San Luis Obispo (4), and Paso Robles (2). No company within 60 miles of Cambria names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Idler's Home is the nearest, roughly 21.8 miles from Cambria. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cambria is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cambria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 21.8, 22.0, 22.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
The leading options for Cambria are Commercial Service Co. (82.9 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Service (82.2 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.2 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (21.8 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 4.6 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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 Cambria company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Cambria, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Cambria 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).
Before You Book in Cambria
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cambria, CA
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
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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 Cambria kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.