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. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Richmond, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Richmond CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Richmond. 8 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Berkeley (9), Oakland (6), and El Cerrito (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. The closest is Reliable Richmond Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
The leading options for Richmond are Pacific Standard Service (4.7 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (26.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (11.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (10.9 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- 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.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Richmond company quotes commercial work:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Richmond
Most dishwasher calls in Richmond 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 Richmond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richmond, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Richmond
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Richmond
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 Richmond technician can then bring the right parts.