When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Santa Clara 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, Santa Clara CA
40 repair companies serve Santa Clara from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Santa Clara, and other nearby bases include Sunnyvale (14) and San Jose (13). The farthest listed company is about 4 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 Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara, about 0.9 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Clara. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
Closest matches for Santa Clara: Max Appliance Repair – Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (5.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (24.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Standard Service (40.4 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Maintenance and Repair Services (24.4 miles away, based in Castro Valley).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Santa Clara company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Santa Clara, CA
Most dishwasher calls in Santa Clara 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).
Before You Book in Santa Clara
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Santa Clara
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara technician can then bring the right parts.