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 Cranston, with distances.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Cranston
40 repair companies serve Cranston from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Cranston, and the rest are spread across Providence (13), Warwick (5), and Johnston (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Cranston names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service, around 1.2 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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 dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Cranston list: Appliance Doctor Corp (46.1 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.4 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fastluxe Foodservice Equipment Repair of Boston (47.8 miles away, based in Boston, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Restaurant Equipment Solutions (56.0 miles away, based in Lynn, 3.8 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- 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.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Cranston company quotes commercial work:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Cranston
Most dishwasher calls in Cranston 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Cranston
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Cranston, RI
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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 Cranston technician can then bring the right parts.