Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Leonardtown 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, Leonardtown MD
40 repair companies serve Leonardtown from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (7), Alexandria (5), and Waldorf (4). Distances run up to about 41 miles. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 17.6 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Leonardtown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 18.7, 19.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Leonardtown: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (48.2 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (52.0 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); EMR (58.3 miles away, based in Salisbury, 3.5 stars from 11 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
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
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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.
Local Notes for Leonardtown
Most dishwasher calls in Leonardtown 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Leonardtown
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Leonardtown, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Leonardtown kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.