When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Rockville list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Rockville
Within 30 miles of Rockville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Rockville itself, and other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (12), Bethesda (6), and Kensington (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 Rockville Emergency Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
Closest matches for Rockville: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (13.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); dc metro commercial appliance repair (14.5 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (49.9 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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 Rockville company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Local Notes for Rockville
Most dishwasher calls in Rockville 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 Rockville Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Rockville, MD
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
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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 Rockville technician can then bring the right parts.