Commercial dishwasher repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a kitchen dishwasher takes on restaurant equipment. The Richmond 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, Richmond VA
Within 30 miles of Richmond there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 27 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Of those, 2 mention commercial or restaurant equipment work by name. Appliance Repair Richmond is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Richmond. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
The leading options for Richmond are Restaurant Equipment Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 10 reviews); Hobart Service (7.8 miles away, based in Sandston, 3.0 stars from 12 reviews); Hobart Service (85.3 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); East Coast Appliance (8.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Restaurant Dish Machine Repairs Differ
Commercial Dishwasher Problems Worth a Call
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
- Water not filling or draining from the tank
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
Commercial dish machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Dishwasher
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial dish machine pricing varies with the machine type and parts, so treat home-dishwasher ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
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.
Around Richmond
Most dishwasher calls in Richmond 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Richmond
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
How quickly can a technician get to a restaurant?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Richmond
Commercial Dishwasher Repair Near Richmond
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 Richmond technician can then bring the right parts.