Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Pasadena, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Pasadena MD
40 repair companies serve Pasadena from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Pasadena, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (15), Glen Burnie (4), and Crofton (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 2 list commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Pasadena. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.0, 3.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Pasadena are Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (22.9 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (13.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 2.4 stars from 5 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation (13.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 3.5 stars from 51 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
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 Pasadena company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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 Pasadena
Most dishwasher calls in Pasadena 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Pasadena
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Pasadena, MD
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Do you cover Pasadena and nearby towns?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Pasadena
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 Pasadena technician can then bring the right parts.