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. The Abingdon 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 Abingdon
Within 60 miles of Abingdon there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Abingdon itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Abingdon. 1 of them mentions commercial or restaurant equipment work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Abingdon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 11.9, 14.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the Abingdon list: Norwood's Commercial Appliances, Inc (39.7 miles away, based in Boone, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Inc (19.0 miles away, based in Bristol, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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 replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
Dishwasher Notes for Abingdon, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Abingdon 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Abingdon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Abingdon, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Abingdon
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 Abingdon kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.