When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Darlington list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Darlington
Within 60 miles of Darlington there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sumter (5), Florence (4), and Lumberton (4). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 8.2 miles away. 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Darlington is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Darlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.2, 8.3, 8.8 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 34 |
At the top of the Darlington list: Carroll Food Service Repairs LLC (68.5 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); Commercial Kitchens (66.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); RG & E Services LLC (67.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Whaley Foodservice (69.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 3.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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 Darlington company quotes commercial work:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Darlington
Most dishwasher calls in Darlington 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Darlington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Darlington, SC
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Do you cover Darlington and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Darlington
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Darlington
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 Darlington technician can then bring the right parts.