When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The San Jose 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 Jose CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Jose. 36 of them are based in San Jose itself, and other nearby bases include Campbell (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of San Jose names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is A Go Home Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
Closest matches for San Jose: Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (8.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (32.4 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Service Co. (45.5 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (47.4 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in San Jose
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Jose company quotes commercial work:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for San Jose, CA
San Jose Water (SJW), the main water utility for much of San Jose, which supplies San Jose, reports hardness of varies by source blend: about 119 ppm average for Valley Water treated surface water, about 155 ppm for local mountain surface water, and about 364 ppm average (155-545 ppm) for groundwater. 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: San Jose Water 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CPUC)
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).
Questions to Ask a San Jose Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Jose, CA
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
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 Jose technician can then bring the right parts.