Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Kinston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Kinston
Within 30 miles of Kinston there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Kinston, and the rest are spread across Goldsboro (4), Greenville (3), and Winterville (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Kinston 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 Highland Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 10 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kinston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 17.4, 20.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
The leading options for Kinston are RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc (70.6 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro-Serv Food Equipment (72.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (70.6 miles away, based in Wilmington, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews); Highland Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- 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.
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
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 Kinston company quotes commercial work:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Kinston, NC
Most dishwasher calls in Kinston 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.
Before You Book in Kinston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kinston, NC
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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 Kinston kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.