When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Asheville, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Asheville NC
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Asheville. 10 list an address in Asheville, and other nearby bases include Hendersonville (5), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Justice Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
The leading options for Asheville are Blue Ridge Appliances (20.9 miles away, based in East Flat Rock, 4.0 stars from 295 reviews); K1 Pro Services (81.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (59.8 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fesco (84.3 miles away, based in Knoxville, 3.9 stars from 80 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
If the dishwasher has no working shut-off valve of its own, close the main water supply to the house instead. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Asheville company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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.
Around Asheville
City of Asheville Water Resources Department, which supplies Asheville, reports hardness of about 5.5 ppm annual average (very soft). Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Asheville - 2025 Water Quality Report
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Asheville Technician
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- 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: Asheville, NC
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
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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 Asheville technician can then bring the right parts.