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 Foster City list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Foster City CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Foster City. 5 list an address in Foster City, and other nearby bases include San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Foster City. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
At the top of the Foster City list: Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (23.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (22.8 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (28.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
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.
Local Notes for Foster City
Most dishwasher calls in Foster 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).
Questions to Ask a Foster City Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Do you cover Foster City and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Foster City
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 Foster City kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.