Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The San Mateo list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near San Mateo
40 repair companies serve San Mateo from within 30 miles. 18 of them are based in San Mateo itself, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The closest is Appliance Diamond, about 0.3 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Mateo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for San Mateo: Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (24.8 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (22.9 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (27.5 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in San Mateo
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Mateo company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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.
What San Mateo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in San Mateo 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 Mateo
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- 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?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
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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 Mateo technician can then bring the right parts.