When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. Companies that mention commercial kitchen work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Alexandria, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Dishwashers Near Alexandria
40 repair companies serve Alexandria from within 30 miles. 22 list an address in Alexandria, and the rest are spread across Arlington (12) and Falls Church (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Mr. Appliance of Alexandria is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Alexandria. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
The leading options for Alexandria are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (12.8 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (17.0 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (58.7 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Alexandria
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
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:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
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 Alexandria, VA
Virginia American Water (Alexandria District), which supplies Alexandria, reports hardness of about 113 mg/L (6.6 grains per gallon) total hardness as CaCO3 (moderately 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: Virginia American Water - Alexandria Typical Water Quality
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.
Before You Book in Alexandria
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Alexandria, VA
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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 Alexandria kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.