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 Cathedral City, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Cathedral City
Within 30 miles of Cathedral City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Cathedral City, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Desert Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Palm Springs Sub-Zero Service Co, around 1.3 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cathedral City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
The leading options for Cathedral City are Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (3.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (70.9 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REPAIR ALPINE CA (71.4 miles away, based in Alpine, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews); Jim Appliance Repair (78.0 miles away, based in Diamond Bar, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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.
Around Cathedral City
Most dishwasher calls in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cathedral City, CA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Which areas near Cathedral City do these technicians cover?
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 Cathedral City kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.