When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Rio del Mar, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Rio del Mar
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rio del Mar. Other nearby bases include Santa Cruz (8), Watsonville (5), and Los Gatos (4). Distances run up to about 20 miles. No company within 30 miles of Rio del Mar names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Rio del Mar. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rio del Mar. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 4.1, 4.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Rio del Mar: Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (24.0 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Service Co. (24.4 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (49.0 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Service (25.3 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.2 stars from 38 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Water, Power and Safety First
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Rio del Mar, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Rio del Mar 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 Rio del Mar
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rio del Mar, CA
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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 Rio del Mar technician can then bring the right parts.