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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Buford, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Buford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Buford. 7 list an address in Buford, and the rest are spread across Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). 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. The closest is Appliance Master Inc, about 0.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
Closest matches for Buford: Commercial Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Roswell, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Hobart Service (22.8 miles away, based in Chamblee, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews); Carters Food Service Equipment (35.8 miles away, based in Athens, 4.6 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Restaurant Equipment Repair L.L.C (29.9 miles away, based in Canton, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Buford company quotes commercial work:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$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?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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 Buford Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Buford 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Buford
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
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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 Buford technician can then bring the right parts.