Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. The South Miami 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 South Miami
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Miami. 1 of them are based in South Miami itself, and the rest are spread across Miami (25) and Coral Gables (14). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Elite Appliance Repair Trusted Service, around 0.5 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the South Miami list: South Florida Restaurant Equipment Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Hollywood, 4.9 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gasket Doctor (21.1 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restaurant & Kitchen Solutions (13.5 miles away, based in Homestead, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Appliance Parts & Service, LLC (33.2 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.2 stars from 39 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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?
- Motor repair: $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?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for South Miami
Most dishwasher calls in South Miami 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a South Miami Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near South Miami
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 South Miami kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.