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 Dranesville list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Dranesville
40 repair companies serve Dranesville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Herndon (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Sterling Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Dranesville. 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. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dranesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Dranesville: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (31.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (23.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (24.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (62.9 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Dranesville company quotes commercial work:
- 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?
- Motor repair: $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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Dishwasher Notes for Dranesville, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Dranesville 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Dranesville
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Dranesville, VA
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Dranesville
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Dranesville
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 Dranesville technician can then bring the right parts.