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 San Bruno, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near San Bruno
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Bruno. 5 of them are based in San Bruno itself, and the rest are spread across Burlingame (12), Daly City (9), and South San Francisco (8). Nearest on the list: Smart Appliances Corp., around 0.4 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Bruno. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
Closest matches for San Bruno: Commercial Home Products (6.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (33.0 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (19.1 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (20.3 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
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
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User 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:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Local Notes for San Bruno
Most dishwasher calls in San Bruno 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near San Bruno
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Bruno, CA
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
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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 San Bruno kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.