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 San Diego, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near San Diego
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Diego. 31 of them are based in San Diego itself, and other nearby bases include La Mesa (8) and El Cajon (1). Nearest on the list: COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SERVICENTER, around 1.8 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.3, 3.3 |
The leading options for San Diego are COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SERVICENTER (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REPAIR ALPINE CA (21.2 miles away, based in Alpine, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews); Trusted Appliance Care (57.5 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (75.7 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in San Diego
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Diego company quotes commercial work:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 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 repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 San Diego
City of San Diego Public Utilities Department, which supplies San Diego, reports hardness of averages about 16 grains per gallon (about 276 mg/L), ranging roughly 16-18 grains per gallon depending on demand and location; hard water. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of San Diego Public Utilities - Water Quality
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 Diego
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Diego, CA
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Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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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 San Diego technician can then bring the right parts.