Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lakeport, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Lakeport CA
20 repair companies serve Lakeport from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Lakeport itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Fort Bragg (2). 2 list commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Lakeport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 17.9, 34.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
Closest matches for Lakeport: Food Equipment Repair Service Inc (44.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Restaurant Repair LLC (48.6 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (86.4 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Service, LLC (84.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.0 stars from 59 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Lakeport company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Lakeport
Most dishwasher calls in Lakeport 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Lakeport
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lakeport, CA
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Lakeport
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 Lakeport kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.