Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Walterboro, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Walterboro
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Walterboro. 3 list an address in Walterboro, and the rest are spread across Charleston (9), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. Wisdom Appliance Repair Inspectors is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Walterboro. Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Walterboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Walterboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 51 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.7, 4.7 |
At the top of the Walterboro list: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (38.9 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Service (32.5 miles away, based in Ladson, 4.4 stars from 5 reviews); Hobart Service (62.7 miles away, based in Garden City, 3.9 stars from 10 reviews); Whaley Foodservice (89.9 miles away, based in Augusta).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
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:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
What Walterboro Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Walterboro 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 Walterboro
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Walterboro, SC
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
How fast can a commercial dishwasher be repaired?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
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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 Walterboro technician can then bring the right parts.