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 Palm Desert, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Palm Desert
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palm Desert. 11 of them are based in Palm Desert itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Indio (6), and Cathedral City (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: American Service Alliance, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm Desert. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
The leading options for Palm Desert are Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (8.3 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SERVICENTER (77.6 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (74.6 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REPAIR ALPINE CA (66.4 miles away, based in Alpine, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Palm Desert
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
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 Palm Desert
Most dishwasher calls in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Palm Desert, CA
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
More Dishwasher Repair in Palm Desert, CA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Palm Desert
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 Palm Desert kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.