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 Fairfax Station, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Fairfax Station VA
40 repair companies serve Fairfax Station from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Fairfax Station itself, and the rest are spread across Fairfax (15), Centreville (6), and Burke (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Fairfax Station names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Queens Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fairfax Station. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfax Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
First up for Fairfax Station: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (24.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (27.7 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (69.5 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Fairfax Station
Signs a Dish Machine Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as undercounter, door-type or conveyor units.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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?
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.
What Fairfax Station Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Fairfax Station, VA
Is a detergent pump problem a repair call?
Who repairs restaurant dishwashers?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Fairfax Station kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.