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. The San Pablo 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 Pablo
40 repair companies serve San Pablo from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in San Pablo, and other nearby bases include Berkeley (9), Richmond (8), and El Cerrito (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Modern Appliance Service Partners, about 0.8 miles away. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Pablo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
The leading options for San Pablo are Pacific Standard Service (5.8 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (27.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (11.7 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (10.2 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Water, Power and Safety First
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a San Pablo company quotes commercial work:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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 Pablo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in San Pablo 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 Pablo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Pablo, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
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 Pablo technician can then bring the right parts.