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 District Heights 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, District Heights MD
40 repair companies serve District Heights from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in District Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (17), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: R & P Appliances Care., around 0.6 miles out. 2 list commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the District Heights list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (7.6 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (11.6 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (49.8 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a District Heights company quotes commercial work:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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.
Around District Heights
Most dishwasher calls in District Heights 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 District Heights Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: District Heights, MD
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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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 District Heights technician can then bring the right parts.