When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Wilmington list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Wilmington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wilmington. 14 list an address in Wilmington, and the rest are spread across New Castle (6), Newark (4), and Media (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Wilmington, about 0.2 miles away. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.4 |
First up for Wilmington: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (4.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (6.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Steward Home & Commercial Maintenance LLC (32.9 miles away, based in Jenkintown, 4.4 stars from 374 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (47.5 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Wilmington
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- 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
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
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
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.
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Wilmington Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Wilmington 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Before You Book in Wilmington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Wilmington, DE
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
More Dishwasher Repair in Wilmington, DE
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.