Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Tampa, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Tampa FL
40 repair companies serve Tampa from within 30 miles. 36 list an address in Tampa, and other nearby bases include Brandon (3) and Temple Terrace (1). Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Nearest on the list: Seminole Heights Restaurant Equipment Repair LLC, around 0.3 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.8, 2.2 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
At the top of the Tampa list: Seminole Heights Restaurant Equipment Repair LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (8.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TB Electronix (23.2 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (5.9 miles away, 3.0 stars from 20 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Tampa company quotes commercial work:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Tampa Owners Should Know
City of Tampa Water Department (mainly Hillsborough River), which supplies Tampa, reports hardness of average total hardness about 186 mg/L (10.9 grains per gallon), 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: City of Tampa Water Department - 2022 Water Quality Report
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 Tampa Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tampa, FL
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Tampa
Commercial Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Tampa kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.