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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Lawndale, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Lawndale CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lawndale. 2 of them are based in Lawndale itself, and the rest are spread across Torrance (9), Inglewood (9), and Gardena (6). None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: A+ Appliance Repair Lawndale, around 0.1 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.7 |
First up for Lawndale: Pros Fix Appliances (19.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BHS Commercial Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.6 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (18.4 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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 Lawndale company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Lawndale Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Lawndale 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 Lawndale Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Lawndale, CA
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Related Repair Pages for Lawndale
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Lawndale
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 Lawndale kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.