Commercial dishwashers run far more cycles than a home machine and rely on booster heaters, chemical pumps and wash tanks that home models do not have. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Houston, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Houston
40 repair companies serve Houston from within 30 miles. 36 of them are based in Houston itself, and the rest are spread across Bellaire (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Greenfield Appliance Repair Mechanics is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Houston. Of those, 1 mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
First up for Houston: Appliance Repair and Care of Houston (7.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Appliance Repair Houston (15.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Cowboys (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Dishwasher Repair Covers
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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
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.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Houston company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Houston, TX
Houston Public Works (Houston Water), which supplies Houston, reports hardness of main system total hardness 43.5-229 mg/L as CaCO3, average about 135 mg/L (moderately hard to hard). 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: 2025 Houston Water Quality Report - Houston Public Works
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Houston Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Houston, TX
What is the difference between high-temp and low-temp dish machines?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Which areas near Houston do these technicians cover?
Related Repair Pages for Houston
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Houston
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 Houston kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.