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 Porters Neck, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Porters Neck NC
Within 30 miles of Porters Neck there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mastertech Services Inc, around 2.5 miles out. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.4, 5.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
The leading options for Porters Neck are Pro-Serv Food Equipment (5.7 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (8.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews); Carroll Food Service Repairs LLC (78.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); RG & E Services LLC (80.1 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Porters Neck company quotes commercial work:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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.
Dishwasher Notes for Porters Neck, NC
Most dishwasher calls in Porters Neck 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.
Questions to Ask a Porters Neck Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Porters Neck, NC
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Porters Neck
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 Porters Neck technician can then bring the right parts.