When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Solana Beach, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Solana Beach
40 repair companies serve Solana Beach from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Solana Beach itself, and other nearby bases include San Diego (18), Encinitas (8), and Carlsbad (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Solana Beach names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Subzero Refrigerator Repair San Diego is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Solana Beach. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 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 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
At the top of the Solana Beach list: COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE SERVICENTER (15.3 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REPAIR ALPINE CA (31.1 miles away, based in Alpine, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews); Trusted Appliance Care (43.8 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Neilion Inc. Commercial appliance repair. (60.5 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
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
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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 Solana Beach, CA
Santa Fe Irrigation District, which supplies Solana Beach, reports hardness of 250-300 mg/L as CaCO3, average about 275 (very hard). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality SFID 2024 - Santa Fe Irrigation District
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 Solana Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Solana Beach, CA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Which areas near Solana Beach do these technicians cover?
Related Repair Pages for Solana Beach
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Solana Beach
List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a Solana Beach kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.