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 Roanoke Rapids, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Roanoke Rapids NC
27 repair companies serve Roanoke Rapids from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Roanoke Rapids itself, and other nearby bases include Petersburg (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Youngsville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the companies within 60 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 23 businesses. Roanoke Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roanoke Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 32.9, 33.5 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 2 |
The leading options for Roanoke Rapids are Restaurant Equipment Repair (77.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.2 stars from 10 reviews); RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc (87.7 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (77.1 miles away, based in Sandston, 3.0 stars from 12 reviews); Hobart Service (82.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
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
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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 Roanoke Rapids
Most dishwasher calls in Roanoke Rapids 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. § 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 Roanoke Rapids
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Roanoke Rapids, NC
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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 Roanoke Rapids technician can then bring the right parts.