When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The James Island 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 James Island
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of James Island. The rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The closest is D & S Appliance Repair Services, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
First up for James Island: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.8 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (19.6 miles away, based in Ladson, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Carroll Food Service Repairs LLC (88.5 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); Commercial Kitchens (84.1 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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
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.
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:
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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.
Dishwasher Notes for James Island, SC
Most dishwasher calls in James Island 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 James Island
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: James Island, SC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
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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 James Island kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.