When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Maria. 7 list an address in Santa Maria, and the rest are spread across Lompoc (4), San Luis Obispo (4), and Arroyo Grande (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. None of the repair companies near Santa Maria name commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Ib-solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Santa Maria. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
At the top of the Santa Maria list: Ib-solutions (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Santa Maria company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Around Santa Maria
Most dishwasher calls in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Santa Maria, CA
Do you cover Santa Maria and nearby towns?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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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 Santa Maria technician can then bring the right parts.