When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The San Francisco list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, San Francisco CA
40 repair companies serve San Francisco from within 30 miles. 36 list an address in San Francisco, and the rest are spread across Daly City (4). No company within 30 miles of San Francisco names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Sub-Zero Appliance Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from San Francisco. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 2 |
At the top of the San Francisco list: Commercial Home Products (14.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (11.5 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (40.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (11.7 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Francisco company quotes commercial work:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), which supplies San Francisco, reports hardness of 9.1-49 ppm as CaCO3, average 32 ppm (soft). 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: SFPUC 2022 Water Quality Report (San Francisco)
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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in San Francisco
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Francisco, CA
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Do you cover San Francisco and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Francisco technician can then bring the right parts.