When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Live Oak, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Live Oak
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Live Oak. The rest are spread across Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). Distances run up to about 19 miles. No company within 30 miles of Live Oak names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Plug-In Services, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
First up for Live Oak: Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (21.4 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (44.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Service Co. (29.1 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Service (30.1 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.2 stars from 38 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Live Oak Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Live Oak, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
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Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number on the dish machine's data plate, whether it is high-temperature or low-temperature, and any error shown on the panel. A Live Oak technician can then bring the right parts.