When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Waldorf, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Waldorf
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waldorf. 4 list an address in Waldorf, and other nearby bases include Alexandria (12), Fort Washington (4), and Lorton (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Waldorf names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.9, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Waldorf: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (24.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (28.8 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (65.5 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- 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
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
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.
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:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Waldorf
Most dishwasher calls in Waldorf 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 Waldorf
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Waldorf, MD
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Do you cover Waldorf and nearby towns?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
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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 Waldorf technician can then bring the right parts.