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 Winston-Salem, with distances.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Winston-Salem NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winston-Salem. 9 list an address in Winston-Salem, and other nearby bases include High Point (11), Thomasville (6), and Kernersville (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Advance Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Winston-Salem. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winston-Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
Closest matches for Winston-Salem: K1 Pro Services (73.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Commercial Equipment Repair Services Inc (90.0 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (84.2 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Convenient Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,279 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Winston-Salem
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. 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 Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which supplies Winston-Salem, reports hardness of soft; the 2025 water quality report lists hardness of about 9-28 ppm, averaging about 17.5 ppm. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality Report 2025 - City of Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Winston-Salem, NC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Winston-Salem
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.