When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near San Martin, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, San Martin CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Martin. Other nearby bases include San Jose (21), Watsonville (5), and Gilroy (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 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. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.1 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Martin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.2, 4.2 |
First up for San Martin: Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (26.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Service Co. (29.0 miles away, based in Salinas, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (52.7 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Service (29.2 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.2 stars from 38 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Martin company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around San Martin
Most dishwasher calls in San Martin 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).
Questions to Ask a San Martin Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Martin, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Martin kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.