When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Pacific Grove list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Pacific Grove
34 repair companies serve Pacific Grove from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Pacific Grove, and the rest are spread across Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The closest is Pacific Grove Vacuum & Appliance, about 0.4 miles away. The 26 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
The leading options for Pacific Grove are Commercial Service Co. (16.1 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (46.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Service (17.3 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.2 stars from 38 reviews); Commercial Home Products (69.5 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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 Pacific Grove
Most dishwasher calls in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Pacific Grove, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
More Dishwasher Repair in Pacific Grove, CA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Pacific Grove
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 Pacific Grove technician can then bring the right parts.