Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of San Rafael, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near San Rafael
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Rafael. 10 of them are based in San Rafael itself, and the rest are spread across Richmond (7), Novato (5), and Mill Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Marin County Appliance Repair by Hi-Tech, around 1.1 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Rafael. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for San Rafael: Commercial Home Products (30.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (13.8 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Home & Commercial Services (6.0 miles away, based in Mill Valley, lists Saturday hours); Local Commercial Appliance Service (17.7 miles away, based in Vallejo, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for San Rafael
Most dishwasher calls in San Rafael 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in San Rafael
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Rafael, CA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
More Dishwasher Repair in San Rafael, CA
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near San Rafael
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 Rafael technician can then bring the right parts.