When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Durham list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Durham
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Durham. 13 list an address in Durham, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (15), Cary (6), and Wake Forest (2). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Nearest on the list: Durham Trusted Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Durham names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
First up for Durham: RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc (28.6 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud Matthews Services (11.0 miles away, based in Chapel Hill, 4.8 stars from 808 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASV Appliance (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Durham company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Durham
Most dishwasher calls in Durham 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.
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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Durham
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Durham, NC
Which areas near Durham do these technicians cover?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Durham
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 Durham technician can then bring the right parts.