When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Providence list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Providence
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Providence. 13 of them are based in Providence itself, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (9), Cranston (5), and Johnston (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 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. The closest is Providence Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.2 miles away. Across 31 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 dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
First up for Providence: Appliance Doctor Corp (41.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fastluxe Foodservice Equipment Repair of Boston (42.7 miles away, based in Boston, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Restaurant Equipment Solutions (50.9 miles away, based in Lynn, 3.8 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Providence company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Local Notes for Providence
Providence Water, which supplies Providence, reports hardness of soft (the utility describes its water as soft; no numeric value published on its FAQ). 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 FAQ - Providence Water
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.
Questions to Ask a Providence Technician
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Providence, RI
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Which areas near Providence do these technicians cover?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
More Dishwasher Repair in Providence, RI
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Providence
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 Providence technician can then bring the right parts.