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. The Millbrae 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, Millbrae CA
Within 30 miles of Millbrae there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Millbrae itself, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), San Mateo (10), and South San Francisco (7). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Nearest on the list: Any Appliance Repair, Inc., around 0.6 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.9 |
The leading options for Millbrae are Commercial Home Products (4.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (30.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (20.3 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (22.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- 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.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Millbrae company quotes commercial work:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Millbrae
Most dishwasher calls in Millbrae 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 Millbrae Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Millbrae, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Do you cover Millbrae and nearby towns?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Millbrae
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Millbrae
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 Millbrae kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.