When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Portsmouth list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Portsmouth VA
40 repair companies serve Portsmouth from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Virginia Beach (9), and Chesapeake (8). Nearest on the list: Equity Source Renovations LLC, around 1.2 miles out. 1 lists commercial or restaurant equipment work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 57 |
|---|---|
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
At the top of the Portsmouth list: Hobart Service (7.8 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Restaurant Equipment Repair (78.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.2 stars from 10 reviews); Hobart Service (71.8 miles away, based in Sandston, 3.0 stars from 12 reviews); East Coast Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Rinse arms spraying weakly or unevenly
- Dishes coming out with film or spots
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
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
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.
What Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Portsmouth company quotes commercial work:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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.
Local Notes for Portsmouth
Most dishwasher calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
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Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth technician can then bring the right parts.