Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Merrifield, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about restaurant equipment.
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Merrifield
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Merrifield. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (13), Falls Church (10), and Vienna (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia, around 0.5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Merrifield names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Merrifield list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (17.6 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (20.5 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (62.2 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
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Merrifield company quotes commercial work:
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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.
What Merrifield Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Merrifield 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.
Questions to Ask a Merrifield Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Merrifield, VA
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial dishwashers?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Why does my dish machine need a booster heater?
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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 Merrifield technician can then bring the right parts.