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 Chillum list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Chillum MD
Within 30 miles of Chillum there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (20), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chillum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
Closest matches for Chillum: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (2.3 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (5.3 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (47.3 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Chillum
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Chillum
Most dishwasher calls in Chillum 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Chillum Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Chillum, MD
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
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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 Chillum technician can then bring the right parts.