When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Silver Lake, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Silver Lake NC
14 repair companies serve Silver Lake from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Navassa (1), and Rocky Point (1). Distances run up to about 17 miles. A & D Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Silver Lake. 2 of them mention commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.0, 4.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
Closest matches for Silver Lake: Pro-Serv Food Equipment (8.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (10.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 1.8 stars from 5 reviews); Carroll Food Service Repairs LLC (65.8 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); RG & E Services LLC (68.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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.
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Silver Lake
Most dishwasher calls in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Silver Lake, NC
Which areas near Silver Lake do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
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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 Silver Lake kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.