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 James City, with distances.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near James City
Within 60 miles of James City there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Jacksonville (5), Washington (4), and New Bern (3). No company within 60 miles of James City names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: ROWE APPLIANCE, around 3.9 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. James City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 4.4, 6.1 |
First up for James City: Pro-Serv Food Equipment (73.2 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (73.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews); Cavalry Appliance Service (4.4 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Pro-Serv Food Equipment LLC (6.1 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.6 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in James City
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
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
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a James City company quotes commercial work:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
- 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.
Around James City
Most dishwasher calls in James City 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 James City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: James City, NC
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
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List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a James City kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.